INFOGRAPH | Covid Response
Lessons from Diu
Monitoring Entry Points: The movement of people was closely watched and all who enter were scanned using thermal guns with a database being maintained electronically Quarantine Centers: The existing sports complex was converted into an institutional quarantine zone with 60 beds Testing and Availability of Protective Gear: Diu city did not have any testing facilities, but provisions were been made to transport samples to Silvassa for testing. The administration heightened its preparedness by ensuring there are sufficient PPE kits, ventilators, and sample testing kits at hand for any eventuality
Rajkot
GIS Tagging for Sample Collection: RMC created a GIS map to tag all locations where samples were collected. This enabled more focused planning and in formulation of action plans for containment zones, etc
Auto-Rickshaws for Delivery of Essential Commodities: Every grocery, chemist and milk shop were assigned one or more auto-rickshaws and all numbers were displayed on the RMC website. A customer only needed to identify the shop to place an order over a call
Ensuring Adequate Stocks and Medicine Delivery: RMC made sure that stores displayed prominent
green colored stickers to clearly communicate that it had the needed stock. This was done to prevent panic buying and hoarding during the lockdown. A local courier association was also roped in to home deliver medicines for chemist shops that lacked a home delivery distribution system
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Video Monitoring: Health officials’ mobile devices were equipped with a video push feature for remote surveillance that allowed them to take videos/images that are directly sent to the ICCC for necessary action Spreading Awareness: The official portal, a citizen app, Variable Message Signs, PA Systems and SMS push notifications are being used to disseminate information and create awareness among citizens. Awareness messages were broadcasted through PAS installed on intelligent poles while COVID-19 related messages stat on digital display boards installed on intelligent poles and at bus shelters Helpline for Citizens: A helpline was set up for health queries, emergencies and for directing citizens to testing and quarantine centres
Belgaum
