Mysore/Mysuru: When doctors across the country were protesting against assault on their colleagues on the COVID-19 duty under the umbrella of Indian Medical Association (IMA), four medico volunteers at Seth Mohandas Tulasidas ‘COVID Mitra’ Triage and Counselling Centre performed dance to convey the message ‘doctors are heroes saving patients and Corona positive patients, and not…
Good News: Footfall into ‘COVID Mitra’ Centres declines
June 17, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The footfall into ‘COVID Mitra’ Triage and Counselling Centres is decreasing, thanks to steady decline in Corona positive cases across the district. Set up by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), these centres have treated 6,287 persons till date. The MCC looks after the COVID Mitra Centres opened in Seth…
Rohini Sindhuri highlights ‘COVID Mitras’ & ‘Pancha Sutra’
May 18, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not come in contact with Mysuru DC Rohini Sindhuri during the video-conference this morning, the DC got a call from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) asking if innovative measures have been taken in Mysuru to combat COVID. The Deputy Commissioner told the PMO officials that innovative ‘COVID Mitras’…
Young doctors display exceptional commitment during pandemic times
May 16, 2021By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The ongoing pandemic, though extremely challenging for all, has especially been taking a toll on medical workers around the globe. Despite facing innumerable physical and psychological challenges, healthcare personnel are playing an indispensable role during this continued crisis. A majority of the doctors serving in COVID Hospitals and healthcare facilities…
Popularise Covid Mitra in rural areas: DC
May 15, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri has called upon officers to take the help of ASHA and Anganwadi workers to popularise the concept of Covid Mitra in rural areas by visiting every houses in the District. Reviewing the Covid situation in the District at Zilla Panchayat auditorium here yesterday, she said they must examine whether those…
21 more COVID Mitras soon
May 13, 2021Officials inspect facilities; demarcate areas for Green Zone and Red Zone Mysore/Mysuru: Following good response to ‘COVID Mitra’ Centres launched at several medical facilities in Mysuru recently, the District Administration is all set to open 21 more ‘COVID Mitras’ at various Primary Health Centres (PHCs) within city limits, said Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri. The ‘COVID…
MLA distributes medicines for Covid patients
May 13, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration has opened 11 Covid Mitra Centres in Chamundeshwari Assembly Constituency in the wake of spurt in Corona positive cases. These Centres will function from 10 am to 6 pm daily. MLA G.T. Devegowda, who distributed medicine kits yesterday, discussed Covid situation with Tahsildhar K.R. Rakshith, Taluk Health Officer and Taluk Panchayat…
COVID Mitras help Mysuru fight pandemic better
May 11, 2021Within seven days, average daily patients triaged and treated is over 50 COVID-19 has hit Mysuru. Family, friends and colleagues are infected, hospitals are flooded with patients, there is a shortage of beds, and ambulances are screaming through the streets. There are curfews and lockdowns, and death is in the air. So how is the…
Three ‘COVID Mitra’ Triage and Counselling Centres to come up in city
May 2, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri has announced that ‘COVID Mitra’ Triage and Counselling Centres will be opened at three Assembly Constituencies in the city in view of confusion and fear among people about treatment for Corona positive. She said over 2,000 calls had been received after launching COVID-19 War Room Helpline (0821-2424111). Most of them…
COVID Mitra staff undergo training
May 2, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The much-needed COVID Mitra Counselling Centres to instil confidence will start functioning at three places with 35 medical and 150 non-medical volunteers. Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shilpa Nag said that these Centres, also called as “Midway Clinic” are started to clear all doubts and confusion in the minds of Corona positive patients. The…
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