Coronavirus | Seven mobile dispensaries to screen residents, lift swab samples in Erode
The Hindu
The dispensaries will visit hotspots, screen residents, take samples and encourage those eligible to get vaccinated
Seven mobile medical dispensaries that will lift swab samples from residents and screen them for influenza-like-illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), conditions that are associated with COVID-19, were flagged off at the Corporation Central office here on Monday. Under the theme ‘Doctor at Your Doorstep’, and ‘Bringing to you mobile dispensaries for quick medical check-ups and relief’, the programme started with three vehicles sponsored by Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana and supported by the Indian Medical Association and City Hospital. Also, four mobile medical units from the Department of Health and Family Welfare, were flagged off by District Collector C. Kathiravan in the presence of Corporation Commissioner M. Elangovan, City Health Officer P. Murali Shankar and doctors.More Related News