
Old age homes told to maintain vigil
The Hindu
The Department of Social Justice has asked managements of old age homes and psychosocial institutions in the district to be alert in the wake of the rise in COVID-19 cases. Staff and residents of thes
The Department of Social Justice has asked managements of old age homes and psychosocial institutions in the district to be alert in the wake of the rise in COVID-19 cases. Staff and residents of these institutions have been advised to maintain strict COVID-19 protocol, given the fact that elderly persons are vulnerable to infection. Participating in an online meeting, Kerala Social Security Mission Regional Director Dr. Rahul asked officials of the above institutions to maintain strict personal hygiene and maintain social distancing. The heads of the institutions have been told to make note of anyone showing even mild symptoms such as fever or cold and accommodate them separately and conduct COVID-19 test at the earliest. They should also take initiative to get all staff members and residents vaccinated.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.












