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#IndiaAgainstCOVID19 Telethon Highlights: India Comes Together To Fight Against Coronavirus Outbreak
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
Parameswaran Iyer, Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation on importance of inculcating handwashing as an habit:
Washing hands with soap is extremely important. The government has started Jal Jeevan Mission which will provide drinking water to all households. I think we saw behaviour change that happened because of Swachh Bharat mission, people will change habit now as well.
NDTV News Desk | Thursday April 02, 2020Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
- NDTV News Desk | Friday April 03, 2020
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
- Written by Garima Arora | Sunday April 12, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: Take necessary precautions. Practise personal hygiene and social isolation. Utilise this time to do all the things you never found the time to do earlier. Here are some more tips to maintain your mental health by Psychiatrist Dr Sanjay Chugh
- NDTV News Desk | Thursday April 02, 2020
Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
- NDTV News Desk | Thursday April 02, 2020
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
- Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday April 02, 2020
Coronavirus India: Airlines have been asked to ensure distance at check-in counters and enough space as passengers wait for their flights
- Dr P Raghu Ram | Thursday April 02, 2020
With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.
- Written by Ambika Singh Kahma | Saturday May 02, 2020
Every time during the lockdown someones needed to withdraw cash, they have had access to their money. This has happened because of the people employed in financial services
- Written by Ambika Singh Kahma | Saturday May 02, 2020
India is in the middle of an extended lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak in the country. Here's a story of how policemen and women across the state are going beyond their call of duty despite pressing concerns back home.
- PTI | Monday April 27, 2020
Through her donation to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund, 28-year-old Shabina Saifi wants to inspire others to come forward and contribute in the fight against COVID-19
- Written by Aastha Ahuja , Edited by Sonia Bhaskar | Saturday May 02, 2020
98-year-old Gurdev Kaur Dhaliwal from Punjab's Moga district is stitching masks for people in need and distributing it free amid coronavirus crisis
- Reported by Ambika Singh Kahma | Thursday April 23, 2020
Bikers for Good is a community of some motivated bikers in the country who rides to raise awareness on social causes and is currently engaged in making people aware about handwashing as a preventive measure to fight the coronavirus crisis
- Written by Ambika Singh Kahma | Wednesday April 22, 2020
For the coronavirus with no vaccine presently, it is important to practice preventative measures, such as handwashing, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. NDTV speaks with hygiene heroes, celebrities and corporates who have come out to help fight COVID-19
