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Recovering from COVID 19 at home
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Recovering from COVID 19 at home

Jan 26, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Aster CMI Hospital, #COVID 19, #Dr. Brunda M S, #home, #Recovering

Covid 19 pandemic is a never ending battle which we are still witnessing. Covid fatigue is hitting hard and it is time to include exercise and talk about our stress and anxiety. Warnings and infection rates have been swamping for months, hence it is important to hear to the experts. The deadly virus has changed people fundamentally who have been infected and the recovery phase is difficult too. It might lead to complications depending on the body’s immune system. Hence, post Covid it is mandatory to do a follow up check-up with doctor and build immunity to regain the strength.

People infected with mild symptom can recover at home. However, they should seek doctor’s advice regularly. Additionally, any sudden symptoms like headache, chest pain, joint pain should immediately consult doctor and take medications. People are tired and stressed. Moreover, what really kills are the forced confinement and the lack of affection from loved ones and friends. Emotional attachment and talking about it to a healing counsellor might help to recover soon.

As covid-19 cases surge yet again courtesy the third wave fuelled by Omicron variant, the complications that happen post the sickness will undoubtedly make rebound, extending the trial for some patients. The symptoms might trigger from fatigue, cough, joint pain, concentration problems, headache that may trouble for a couple of weeks or more. Post-Covid hair loss is also quite common in post Covid patients.

Healthy tips to follow while recovering from Covid at home

  • Get plenty of rest. Get enough sleep and make sure that you are rested well.
  • Eat healthy. A balanced diet that consists of carbohydrates, protein and other necessary minerals. Include zinc and fruits in diet.
  • Do exercises like brisk walking, yoga, etc. regularly
  • Keep an eye on the symptoms like cough, breathlessness, fatigue, fever, etc. One might experience post Covid symptoms such as hair fall, extreme headache, if any symptoms persist for a long time one should seek doctor’s advice immediately
  • Avoid self-medication
  • Keep emergency needs at home
  • Stay at home and avoid going out unless it is emergency
  • Practice good health hygiene. Regular handwashing, wearing mask while stepping outside and keep your room clean and disinfectant it regularly.

Once you regain your strength and energy slowly you can start resuming your old routine. However, it is ideal to take it slow and steady.

Apollo Diagnostics brings COVID 19 RT PCR testing within the reach of motorists
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Apollo Diagnostics brings COVID 19 RT PCR testing within the reach of motorists

Apr 30, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #COVID 19, #RT PCR testing

Hyderabad: Apollo Diagnostics -the diagnostic vertical of Apollo Health & Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., launched a novel and patient convenient ‘Drive Through’ testing of COVID 19 RT PCR(ICMR Approved);at the Jubilee Hills Public School, Jubilee Hills, today. The complete process of registration and payment for testing is totally touchless and contact free. The facility is fully equipped for the testing and has the capacity to manage up to 250 patients per day. The Jubilee Hills testing center will cater to the residents living in areas of Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Shaikpet, Film Nagar and Attapur.

The surge in COVID cases has citizens scouting for RT PCR testing centers, however these centers either offer testing at specific timings or being too crowded has inconvenienced those in dire need. To help mitigate and ensure testing with ease, Apollo Diagnostics launched this innovative drive through testing at the Jubilee Hills Public School and have more such centers in the pipeline to be set up at various locations of the city, says Mr Vishwajit Reddy Konda, Strategy & New Initiatives, Operations, Apollo Diagnostics.

Those desiring to undergo RT PCR test have to follow these easy and safe 5 step procedure:

1) Need to complete the registration process at the entrance by scanning a QR code and will in turn receive a token number on their mobile.

2) They need to make the necessary payment online and proceed for testing.

3) A Phlebotomist will take the sample from the person.

4) A message with details and digital invoice will be received on the mobile.

5) The reports will be delivered within a time frame of 48-72 hours.

Carrying of the necessary identification documents, as specified by the government (PAN Card or Aadhaar Card), is mandatory.

The entire process is designed in a way to complete the whole registration and payment in a touchless and contact free process. This is second unit offering such a facility in Hyderabad.

SAI International Education Group hosts the first session of ‘SAI Thought Leadership’
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SAI International Education Group hosts the first session of ‘SAI Thought Leadership’

Feb 23, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Advisor cum Working President, #Chairman, #Chief Spokesperson, #Co - founder Mindtree and Best-Selling Author, #COVID 19, #Dr Bijaya Kumar Sahoo, #Founder Mentor, #Govt. of Odisha, #Mr Subroto Bagchi, #Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, #Odisha Skill Development Authority, #SAI International Education Group

Hyderabad: SAI International Education Group, one of the leading education institutions of India today hosted the first chapter of SAI Thought Leadership, a series of discussion sessions with a focus on the development of the nation. Mr Subroto Bagchi, Chairman, Odisha Skill Development Authority, Chief Spokesperson, Covid 19, Govt of Odisha, Co – founder Mindtree and Best-Selling Author graced the occasion as the esteemed speaker along with Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sahoo, Advisor cum Working President, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, Govt of Odisha, Founder Mentor, SAI International Education Group.

SAI Thought Leadership is a vital learning platform where luminaries, each a leader of prominence and trend setter in their own field, engage in deliberation on a plethora of relevant issues and subjects with a focus on the holistic development of the individuals and the nation. The erudite speakers, via their deeply enriching talks will not just develop civic competences, regulate thought processes but act as pathfinders and problem solvers. Each session will be followed by a stimulating face to face conversation between the esteemed speaker and Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sahoo, Advisor cum Working President, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, Govt of Odisha, Founder Mentor, SAI International Education Group.

The topic of discussion for the session hosted today was “Moving the Mountains: Managing Crisis” and Mr Subroto Bagchi emphasized on an action plan on how leaders, educational institutions / organizations should combat crisis prevalent in the current scenario. Shri Subroto Bagchi emphasized upon 20 different strategies to manage crisis the three things required in the time of crisis i.e., by Creating Caution, Creating Urgency and most of all Creating Hope.

While addressing to the question on how to handle crisis, should one be the law-abiding Ram or the law breaking Krishna, he said, “I know it’s a trick question but Ram and Krishna both are incarnations of Vishnu. These kinds of situations created in mythology actually establish a simple idea. It is that the truth which will always be present itself in contradictions. You have a choice to either get lost in the truth or face the contradictions” These kinds of difficult situations based in mythology are only created to push us to ask deeper questions. In mythology we must know that, ‘In Krishna, Rama is speaking and in Rama, Krishna is speaking”.

On being asked which book of his should be read first he said, “I think a lot of people love ‘Go kiss the world’ and a lot of people love ‘Professional’. I feel Professional is actually very relevant today. Go Kiss the World works because it is the story of every family. I think it is crucial for young professionals of today to read ‘Professional’.

Quoting on dealing with the crisis situations of Odisha, he said, “Moments of crisis, is a time for innovation, not a time for running a normal business; the greatest thing that happened in Odisha during the times of pandemic was we gave every Sarpanch the powers of a collector to handle the migrant workers situation. The second greatest thing that happened was, we understood that the best people to feed the people returning to the village were the mothers and sisters in the village. The self help groups were given monetary support to handle the feeding of the migrant workers, the Government realised that this is a crisis which cannot be fought from the Secretariat but from the villages. It is also extremely crucial for a leader to conserve energy to fight the crisis. We need to create social memories to make sure that when the crisis hits again, we know how to tackle the crisis. We deal cyclones in Odisha not with money but with social memories. Crisis is the time to build bonds and memories.”

While speaking at SAI Thought Leadership Dr Bijaya Kumar Sahoo, thanked Subroto Bagchi and requested to him talk about Startups in Odisha and encourage the young entrepreneurs to bring about a transformation in the State.

As one of the leading educational institutions of India, the prime focus for SAI International Education Group has been to bring about a radical change in the education dimension by fostering a community of educators, parents, students and institutions, in a bid to make education more relevant in these changing times. Therefore, in accordance with the National Education Policy, the genesis of SAI Thought Leadership took shape with the vision to inspire leaders who have withstood the test of time, armed with a heightened sense of equanimity. The SAI Thought Leadership is an excellent occasion where the keynote speakers show a sense of solidarity, to give something back to society, by playing an integral part that leads to enrichment of the audience.

About SAI International Education Group:

SAI International a leading educational group began a pioneering revolution in the K-12 and under graduate educational scenario of Odisha. The group is led by the Founder& Mentor, Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sahoo, a passionate Edupreneur, pursuing his dreams for the enhancement of education sector. It encompasses SAI International School, SAI Angan, SAI International College of Commerce and SAI International Residential School. The group strives to be one of the finest centers of learning and knowledge in the country, creating world class leaders endowed with Indian values and global outlook.

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A creative campaign by the Hyderabadi retailer to encourage the use of face mask

Dec 17, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #COVID 19, #Face mask, #Hyderabad

Hyderabad Face MaskHyderabad: Hyderabad based 132-year-old Maqdoom Bros located at Madina embarked on a novel initiative to encourage the use of face mask. The socially important information which is given in an appealing way to encourage more people to use a face mask to stay safe and healthy has been attracting many visitors to the story.

This is an effort to portray the importance of face masks and its relentless fight against the COVID-19 pandemic puts the retailer.

They have set up a 10 feet mannequin, which Abid Mohiuddin, one of the three brothers of the store says is the world’s tallest mannequin dressed up with blazer(coat) and trouser, both together they call it a suite is made by using 250 medical masks.

The idea behind it says another brother Faiz Mohiuddin, wearing a mask and maintaining physical distance is the only preventive measures to protect ourselves from the dreaded virus–Corona. What could be the best way to make our visitors, customers and hundreds and thousands of the local people who pass by as well as tourists(whatever the few numbers) realize the importance of mask by setting up a giant ‘mannequin’.

“The mannequin and the giant size suit when seen by visitors to the store and passersby should inspire others also to wear one”, he adds. Every mannequin in the store is also masked.

Maqdoom Bros, the 132 years old store being run by fourth-generation retailers always come out with unique ideas and initiatives on socially sensitive issues.

Masks offer protection to us and are also meant to protect those around us, in case we are unknowingly infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 to say Abid, Hamid and Faiz three brothers.

When asked why they were doing this at the fag end of the corona as Vaccine is around the corner.

They say shops were closed till the end of June. Customers were not visiting till the end of August. We could see footfall around September. But, that was the time people also started talking about the second wave. That is when we though as responsible citizens and socially conscious corporate citizens, we must to something and come up with this unique idea. Now even after vaccinated, experts suggest that people must wear masks. That is why we have come out with this unique giant size mask man about a week back they explained.. We have got the mannequin made especially for the purpose. We have spent rupees three lakhs in getting the Mask Maharaja as well as the outfit, shared Faiz Mohiuddin.

Some people avoid mask because they find them uncomfortable or reasons best known to them. To encourage a positive attitude towards cultivating this habit, we wanted to do something unique to spread a positive word about it. To promote this culture, we randomly offer our customers who wear masks some discounts.

We have also been distributing masks to people without masks passing through our shop. This was also well received, they shared.

The research suggested that if two people meet and neither is wearing a mask, the risk of transmission of the virus is very high. If one of them is wearing a mask, the risk is medium and if both are wearing a mask, the risk is low. So, people should keep their faces covered with a mask and also ask others to do so for the benefit of the community.

Our message is simple. It is life, not a laugh. Your mask protects you and also protects others. Others masks protect them and you. So it is simple. I wear a mask to protect you. And you wear a mask to protect me. Wear a mask and protect yourself. Mask is the best defence against the virus. You don’t need another external help, they informed

Maqdoom Bros started in 1895. We were official catered to Nizams, the rulers of the Hyderabad State. Maqdoom Bros have also presented some of their ethnic wear to some global leaders when they visited India. They have also presented Sherwanis to some of the visiting cricketers and others.

Maqdoom Bros has become a destination for many visitors to the city for ethnic wear