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26th week of COVID-19 Pandemic - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
At the end of the 26th week of the COVID-19 Pandemic total cases of COVID-19 has reached the new peak of first 10 Million cases on 27.6.2020 at now at 10,080,224. The number of COVID-19 related deaths has crossed 5 lakh on 27.6.2020 and now at 501,262.
India has recorded a single-day peak over 20k (20131) on 27.62020 and total number of cases are now at 529,577 and the deaths at 16,103.
Among COVID-19 cases which had outcome showed 92% recovery rate and 8% death rate for first time as of today on 27.6.2020 during this COVID-19 Pandemic
India has recorded so far a highest single day spike of 18276 COVID-19 cases for the first time during this Pandemic and the total number of cases has crossed 5 lakh in India on 26.6.2020
Global single day reported cases are steadily maintaining over 1.5 lakh and it was at 193974 for the first time during this COVID-19 Pandemic on 26.6.2020 and the total global cases of COVID-19 are nearer to 10 Million today
Tamilnadu has recorded a highest single day spike of 3713 COVID-19 cases and ends up with the total of 78335 cases and the death numbers (1025) crosses the first 1000 today 27.6.2020 Trichy has recorded 34 cases and the total number (503) of cases crossed 500 mark today
As of now today on 28.6.20 in 213 countries and territories in all continents and in 2 International conveyances over 10 Million cases (10,080,224) with India over 5.2 lakh (529,577) and 78335 in State of Tamilnadu , and in Trichy 503 were reported with COVID-19 infection . Recovered cases were over 5.4 Million (5 457,945) and over 5 lakhs ( 501,262) deaths which include 16103 in India and 1025 in Tamilnadu and 4 at trichy has been recorded as of June 28.6.2020.
- M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu India
Friday, June 26, 2020
Testing is a Window to look Into the COVID-19 Pandemic - M.A.Aleem Trichy BMJ 2020;369:m2518
BMJ
British Medical Journal
Editor's Choice
Covid 19: Where’s the strategy for testing?
BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2518 (Published 26 June 2020)
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Testing is a Window to look Into the COVID-19 Pandemic
Testing for COVID-19 is an important window to look into the current COVID-19 Pandemic.
It is also an important tool to plan a fight against COVID-19 spread. 100% testing is not possible even in the developed countries and it is impossible in the under developed and in the developing countries.
The WHO has suggested a positive rate of around 3–12% as a general benchmark of adequate testing for COVID-19.
It also has suggested that around 10 – 30 tests per confirmed COVID-19 case is a general benchmark of adequate testing.
As of today in the 26th week of the COVID-19 Pandemic, testing only confirmed that the O.12 per cent of the world population are infected with COVID-19 infection
Among the currently infected active cases 1% (57,483) of the COVID-19 cases are critically ill and 99% (3,923,380) cases are milder form of infection.
As of today ( 26.6.2020 ) globally over 9,555,317 people are infected with COVID-19. Deaths were reported in 485,572 cases and recovery was recorded in 5,195,810 cases.
Among total number of world cases, 24.76% of the cases were reported from Europe.
About 30.01% of the cases were reported from North America which include 25.77% of cases from America.
Out of the total number of cases in the world, Asia has recorded 21.39% of cases which includes 23.39% of cases from India.
South America has registered 20.17% of the COVID-19 cases with a major contribution of 61.85% of the cases from Brazil.
The African continent has recorded 3.55% of global cases which include 32.94% of cases from South Africa.
Oceania has recorded a least number of 0.096% of global COVID-19 cases with maximum 82.27% of cases from Australia.
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26 June 2020
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
News on COVID-19 situations should not be commercialised - M.A.Aleem BMJ 2020;369:m2456
Bmj
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Editorials
Commercial Influence in Health: From Transparency to Independence
Commercial influence and covid-19
BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2456 (Published 24 June 2020)
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Re: Commercial influence and covid-19
Dear Editor
News on COVID-19 situations should not be commercialised
In recemt days News reporting about the COVID-19 situations are making the public panic more about it.
Sometimes biased news on COVID-19 situations can also influence hospital laboratories Pharmaceuticals and other commercial establishments.
Some journalists are reporting the facts about COVID-19 as such.
Some others give the same news as spicy with additional information about COVID-19.
Certain news on COVID-19 is given in an imaginary manner
Some of the COVID-19 news is given as speculative news
A few news stories are fake news about COVID-19.
News on COVID-19 often goes viral.
Many times news is given as half truths on COVID-19 situations.
News on COVID-19 is sometimes a cover up
Edited news is many times given according to the prevailing situation of COVID-19.
Sometimes COVID-19 news is given in a question and answer format (citizen journalism)
Most of the time COVID-19 news is given as analysis/ explainers
In some circumstances news on COVID-19 is given as suggestions to government, to the public and to health and other policy makers
News on COVID-19 situations should not be biased and it should not promote any hospital labs medical products or any commercial establishments.
News on COVID-19 should not be discriminated the countries which are fighting against COVID-19.
COVID-19 news also should not be given with a racist basis and also should not stigmatise and insult people and communities
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26 June 2020
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
Thursday, June 25, 2020
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The US government’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has made official the emerging scientific evidence on Coronavirus transmission:*
*The US government’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has made official the emerging scientific evidence on Coronavirus transmission:*
1. *Very low risk* of transmission from surfaces.
2. *Very low risk* from outdoor activities.
3. *Very HIGH risk* from gatherings in enclosed spaces like offices, religious places, cinema halls, gyms or theatres.
These findings that have been emerging for a while need to be applied by people to manage the situation in the best possible manner. Time to reduce panic about surface transmission, and not be too eager to go back to office.
*LINK:*
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/05/21/virus-does-not-spread-easily-contaminated-surfaces-or-animals-revised-cdc-website-states/
*LATEST FROM CDC, USA*
*Q - Who is expected to catch CORONAVIRUS?*
*Q - What does it take to infect?*
TO SUCCESSFULLY INFECT A PERSON, THE VIRUS NEEDS A DOSE OF ~1000 VIRAL PARTICLES (vp)
The typical environmental spread of activities:
😷 Breath: ~20 vp/minute
😷 Speaking: ~200 vp/minute
😷 Cough: ~200 million vp (enough of these may remain in air for hours in a poorly ventilated environment)
😷 Sneeze: ~200 million vp
*FORMULA*
SUCCESSFUL INFECTION = (Exposure to Virus x Time)
*SCENARIOS*
1. Being in vicinity of someone (with 6 ft distancing): Low risk if limit to less than 45 minutes
2. Talking to someone face to face (with mask): Low risk if limit to less than 4 minutes
3. Someone passing you by, like walking/jogging/cycling: Low risk
4. Well-ventilated spaces, with distancing: Low risk (limit duration)
5. Grocery shopping: Medium risk (can reduce to low by limiting time and following hygiene)
6. Indoor spaces: HIGH RISK
7. Public Bathrooms/Common areas: HIGH FOMITE/SURFACE TRANSFER RISK
8. Restaurants: HIGH RISK (can be reduced to medium risk by surface touch awareness)
9. Workplaces/Schools (even with social distancing): VERY HIGH RISK, including high fomite transfer risk
10. Parties/Weddings: VERY HIGH RISK
11. Business networking/conferences: VERY HIGH RISK
12. Arenas/Concerts/Cinemas: VERY HIGH RISK
*RISK FACTORS*
The bottom line factors you can use to calculate your risk are:
- indoors vs outdoors
- narrow spaces vs large, ventilated spaces
- high people density vs low people density
- longer exposure vs brief exposure
The risks will be higher for former scenarios.
*STAY SAFE*
Pl have a look important and pl circulate
Monday, June 22, 2020
Saudi Arabia said on Monday 22.6.20 it will bar arrivals from abroad to attend the Hajj 2020 this year due to the #COVID19Pandemic, allowing only a limited number of Saudi citizens to keep social distancing- M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #Indiahttps://www.thehindu.com/news/international/saudi-arabia-to-bar-arrivals-from-abroad-to-attend-the-haj/article31895381.ece
Sunday, June 21, 2020
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COVID-19 Pandemic Have Power to Make or Break Leaders - M.A.Aleem BMJ 2020;369:m243
Bmj
British Medical Journal
Editor's Choice
Rashford, racism, and bankrupt excuses
BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2432 (Published 18 June 2020)
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Re: Rashford, racism, and bankrupt excuses
Dear Editor
COVID-19 Pandemic Have Power to Make or Break Leaders
The current COVID-19 Pandemic results in panic, political opportunism, racism, xenophobia and debates around public health versus the economy, along with the
loss of more than 463510 precious lifes all over the world.
This COVID-19 Pandemic also have the power to make or break political leaders. The successful politicians or health leaders will not deny or delay . They conveyed accurate, timely information and act in time to fight against COVID-19.
Good Government public co-operation is the need of the hour to tackle the current COVID-19 spread without any bias based on race , religion, or ethnicity .
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20 June 2020
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
Thank you everyone who consoled me in person by phone by messages for my father's demise and paid homage at home and took part in his last prayer burial and 7th day Dua on 14th, 15th ,17th. July 2020. Once again me and my families are thankful to your thoughts and prayers- M.A.Aleem #Thuvarankurichi #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
6th International Yoga Day 21.6.2020- YOGA AND COVID-19 - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
6th International Yoga Day 21.6.2020
YOGA and COVID-19
M.A.Aleem
Neurologist
Trichy
drmaaleem@hotmail.com
9443159940
The 6th International Day of Yoga on 21.6.2020 coming this year during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Till today over 8.2 Million people are affected with COVID-19 infection associated with nearly 4.5 lakh deaths in 213 countries.
Social distancing, contactless greeting boosting immunity and lockdown helped the people to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Yoga is our 5000 years old, body and mind involved exercises, which can help in many ways to keep us away from COVID-19 during this Pandemic.
Now a days Yoga can also help people to deal with increased depression and anxiety due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Contactless Greeting
COVID-19 has brought attention around the world to many Indian traditions that promote and sustain good practices for mental, physical and spiritual health. Foremost among them is the an Indian way of greeting with folded hands (Namasta) that has been universally espoused by leaders worldwide.
The Indian way of greeting—Namaste—which is getting popular across the world has deeper spiritual and scientific meaning.
Scientifically, in 'Namaskar' which is Anjali Mudra of yoga in which various pressure points in palms and fingers are pressed which act as a healing power in various health problems.
Namaste'', a respectful greeting is conveyed when meeting a person or parting from him or her. This exclamation of salutation is derived from ''Namaskar'', an Indian tradition of greeting or showing a gesture of respect to others.
When doing so, we bring our palms together either before the face or chest, tilting our head slightly without coming into any physical contact at all.
This system is derived from the Rig Veda, one of the four epics of an ancient Indian scripture.
An advisory has been issued not to shake hands, embrace, hug or kiss given that each of these greetings, compliments, good wishes is prone to the outbreak of the COVID-19 infection .
In our Indian way of greeting
''Namaste'' which asks you to maintain a distance of at least a meter and shower someone with your innermost feelings. Hence, a Namaste can never cause a contagion whereas the English greetings or any other contact associated greetings can.
The yogic Namaste, taken from Anjali Mudra of Pranamasana is used to mean ''I bow to the divine in you''. Such is the great philosophy of the Indian culture that holds you in the highest esteem and paves the way for cheerfulness and the wellbeing of mankind.
Anjali Mudra is performed as part of our yoga to achieve several benefits associated with it.
One of them is to alleviate mental stress and anxiety. It takes to the meditative state of mind that controls our body, emotions, feelings and overall our thought process.
Focus on Breath
COVID-19 has brought the focus right back to the breath, where modern science believes all things begin and end. Medical practitioners all over the world are finding ways to tackle the virus, which enters, stays and multiplies first in the upper respiratory system, and when fortified, attacks the lower respiratory system.
In yoga a simple technique is called square breathing. Visualize your breath traveling along a square. As you follow the instructions to inhale, hold your breath, or exhale, count slowly to three on each side.
In yoga, nasal expiration and control of breath can help to improve your breathing capacity and help to withstand respiratory distress related illness.
Boost immunity
Yoga with meditation can also boost of immunity and it will help to prevent any viral infection
Holding breath in between inhalation and exhalation can not only change the genetic activity of white blood cells (immune cells), but it also appears to significantly increase white blood cells to help fight illness.
Temperature control
Yoga can help to control our body temperature.
Sitali yoga can help to cools the body and affects important brain centres associated with biological drives & temperature regulation. It reduces mental and emotional excitation and encourages free flow of prana in the body.It induces muscular relaxation & mental tranquillity.
Friday, June 19, 2020
World Is In The Grip of COVID-19 - M.A.Aleem in BMJ 2020;369:m241
BMJ
British Medical Journal
News
The Big Picture
World leaders in covid-19 control
BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2411 (Published 16 June 2020)
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Re: World leaders in covid-19 control
Dear Editor
World Is In The Grip Of COVID-19
As of today (19.6.2020) about 0.1% of the world population is infected with COVID-19 during this Pandemic. About 8618656 are infected with COVID-19. The total death rate is 5.3% in 213 countries in all continents
In the 25th week of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the epicenter is shifting from USA to Brazil. Now Brazil is in the second place in the global list of COVID-19 reported countries. Among the number of deaths, Brazil is also in second place.
In India about 382497 are reported with COVID-19 and the deaths were recorded in 12616. The death rate is low in India at 3.33%.
In my state of Tamilnadu, about 54449 are recorded with COVID-19 infection and the deaths were reported as 666. The death rate in Tamilnadu is 1.22%.
In my district of Trichy, 207 are infected with COVID-19 with one death and the death rate is 0.48%.
For the past 2 months, the world is recording daily more than one lakh COVID-19 cases consistently.
So the strict adoption of social distancing, personal hygiene, and wearing of masks is mandatory to break the chain of COVID-19 spread.
Competing interests: No competing interests
19 June 2020
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
Thursday, June 18, 2020
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M.A.Aleem comment on Fever clinic during current COVID-19 Pandemic in the Trichy Times of India on 15.6.2020 - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
M.A.Aleem comment on Fever clinic during current COVID-19 Pandemic in the Trichy Times of India on 15.6.2020 - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
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M.A.Aleem letter in the Trichy The Hindu #ReadersMail Column "Greeting Without Physical Contact" to prevent #COVID19 on 15.6.2020
M.A.Aleem letter in the Trichy The Hindu #ReadersMail Column "Greeting Without Physical Contact" to prevent #COVID19
Readers Mail https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/readers-mail/article31830208.ece
Greeting without physical contact
With COVID-19 virus being highly contagious, it is necessary to refuse handshake or physical contact to greet others. Fortunately, the country’s tradition of greeting people with folded hands will keep the people safe. It will be ideal if the people adapt to the method of greeting others by waving, nodding, or placing the hand over the heart. The traditional way of greeting with folded hand is slowly becoming the accepted norm the world over and replacing the conventional handshake.
M.A.Aleem
Tiruchi
Monday, June 15, 2020
This #FathersDay2020 is a Sad Day for Me. I Lost him on 14.6.20."My father gave me my dreams and made me to serve the society as an Unsung hero. In this Father's Day He is No More Pray for his soul rest in peace Thanks to him, I could see more future." - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Saturday, June 13, 2020
COVID-19 in India with lower Death Rate - M.A.Aleem BMJ 2020;369:m2294
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Covid-19: Risk of second wave is very real, say researchers
BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2294 (Published 09 June 2020)
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Re: Covid-19: Risk of second wave is very real, say researchers
Dear Editor
COVID-19 in India with lower Death Rate .
As of now today on 12.6.2020 in India, COVID-19 cases surpasses 3 lakh (307049)
At present about 0.02% (307039)of population is affected by COVID-19 infection in India.
The lockdown and the containment measures helped to keep the virus in check at India
India's Covid-19 recovery rate showed an improvement amid the novel coronavirus cases rising in the country.
In India if you look at cases per million, it is at just 151 cases per
million as compared to over 5,000 cases per million for the US and Spain.
If we look at death per million population, India has recorded four deaths per million only.
The number of patients recovered presently exceeds the number of active patients in India.
As of 11.6.2020 in the global list of a single day COVID-19 case report , Brazil has recorded the maximum 30465 cases . Next to it is USA, which has reported 23300 cases and India is in the 3rd place with 11123 cases . This is the highest number of cases so far recorded in a single day for the first time in India during this Pandemic.
Now India is in 4th place with reported 298283 COVID-19 cases next to USA (First), Brazil (second), and Russia (Third) in the global list as of on 11.6.2020
It is projected that India to hit a peak of 1.92 lakh active COVID-19 cases on June 18.
Another, more dire, projection, based on the SEIR model, puts the peak at 2.78 lakh active cases on the same date in India .
Yet another projection says that the projected total deaths in India may be about 136148 around October 1st.
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12 June 2020
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Safe Bus Travel keep you away from COVID-19 - M.A.Aleem Neurologist Swachh Bharat Ambassador Tiruchirappalli city Corporation. Member Tiruchirappalli District Welfare Fund Committee Trichy Tamilnadu India
Safe Bus Travel keep you away from COVID-19
- M.A.Aleem Neurologist
Swachh Bharat Ambassador Tiruchirappalli city Corporation. Member Tiruchirappalli District Welfare Fund Committee
Trichy Tamilnadu India
In Tamilnadu public transport are reopened from 1st June in many districts.
-Travel less if you can, especially if you’re more vulnerable
The crowd are heavy in bus stops and in buses.
COVID-19 cases in Trichy yesterday 4.6.20 has touched the 100 mark with one death.
It is in people's hand to escape from COVID-19 during travel.
We are having less than 1 bus for every 1,000 citizens which leads to overcrowding in buses.
In our places in buses highest number of daily passengers traveling per seat per day (from 10 to 14) which means high overcrowding and less social distancing per bus. This what we are noticing in recent days after reopening of public transport.
Public transport is a necessity for people , even during the COVID-19 outbreak. But special precautions are needed for commuters to prevent against catching the virus when travelling around.
Here are some tips that you can follow to better protect yourself when taking public transport such as the buses
- Wear a face mask and try to stay at least one meter away from other passengers.
Masks are better at containing virus exhaled by the wearer. If everyone wears masks, protection is two-way, containing your own virus and protecting you from others’ exhaled virus. If there is little or no ventilation present, the masks are even more effective, as virus will start to build up in the air, so distancing alone is not effective if the virus is distributed throughout the bus.
-Maintain social distance within buses and at bus stops
-Seating should be arranged and seats that are not available for the public, can be earmarked using stickers along with earmarking of limited standing spaces in side the buses
- Ticket transactions should be cashless or over the counter. It will minimise bus user contact with the conductors.
- Avoid direct contact with frequently touched objects, such as handrails and seats .
-The use of air conditioners in buses shall be avoided for short term as it can help the virus to survive for a longer period. Also, in a closed environment with air-conditioning, the transmission distance of the coronavirus can exceed the commonly recognised safe distance. As the virus can survive in the air for some time, therefore open windows for ventilation in buses.
-The longer they are exposed to one another during train buses the greater the risk. The more densely packed in they are, the greater the risk.
- During travel If you talk, you produce aerosol. If you talk louder, you produce more, so the loud-talking guys on the buses are possibly the worst spreaders of the virus.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with more than 60 percent alcohol to use on the go.
- Wash hands frequently.
-Avoid people who are openly coughing or sneezing and avoid spitting from buses while moving .
Saturday, June 6, 2020
India has more number of cases and reached 6th place in the list of global confirmed COVID-19 cases with death rate as of 6.6.2020Tamilnadu Goverment has announced to refund the amount deposited for Hajj 2020, because of lack of confirmation from Saudi government for Hajj 2020.In a single day maximum COVID-19 confirmed cases of 130529 globally recorded on 5.6.2020 during this 23rd week of the current COVID-19 Pandemic .As of now today on 6.6.20 in 213 countries and territories in all continents and in 2 International conveyances over 6.8 Million ( 6844705) with India 2.3 lakh (236184) and 28694 in State of Tamilnadu , and in Trichy 112 reached on 4.6.2020( Including 10 in Thuvarankurichi ) are reported with confirmed COVID-19 cases. Recovered cases were over 3.3 Million ( 3348831) (89%) and over 3.9 lakhs ( 398141) (11%) deaths which include 6649 in India and 232 in Tamilnadu and 1( first COVID-19 death at Trichy on 2.6.20) as of June 6.6.2020. - M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu India
Friday, June 5, 2020
COVID-19: A Hidden Danger in India - M.A.Aleem BMJ 2020;369:m2202
BMJ
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Editor's Choice
Covid-19: It’s too soon to lift lockdown
BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2202 (Published 04 June 2020)
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Dear Editor
COVID-19: A Hidden Danger in India
In the world a single day, maximum COVID-19 cases (129990) are recorded on 4.6.2020 during the current COVID-19 Pandemic.
The worldwide death rate due to COVID-19 has come down to 11% in the 23rd week of the current COVID-19 Pandemic.
India’s daily number of new Covid-19 cases crossed 9,000 for the first time when 9,651 fresh infections were reported on 4.6.20 along with 270 fatalities, the joint-highest death toll from the coronavirus in a single day. India reported the world's third highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day following Brazil (31890) and USA (22268) on 4.6.2020.
In India, increasing testing has yielded more COVID-19 positive cases. Each day, testing is revealing at least 9 to 10% of new COVID-19 confirmed cases among tested samples in major states in India
Reopening of air rail and road transport in India may also increase COVID-19 cases because of the lack of social distancing, self hygiene, unprotected coughing, sneezing and spitting in public places along with lack of awareness about the mode of spread of COVID-19.
In India many people are in living in rural areas with false confidence that they are away from getting COVID-19.
In India at present we know only the tip of the iceberg of COVID-19. People in India do not realise the hidden dangers of COVID-19 in their day to day movements and activities.
Competing interests: No competing interests
05 June 2020
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
CLOTH MASKS AND CORONAVIRUS - M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy
CLOTH MASKS AND CORONAVIRUS
- M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy
When an asymptomatic or a presymptomatic coronavirus infected person coughs, they can send showers of tiny droplets – known as aerosols – filled with the virus into the air where can be breathed in.
Use of face masks by the general public is an approach to managing the spread of Covid-19 in the community.
It is found that cost effective homemade cloth masks had the filtration rates ranging from 1% to 79%—compared with 97% for N95 masks and 62% to 65% for surgical masks.
The best-performing face masks were made of two layers of heavyweight “quilter’s cotton” with a thread count of 180 or more. Also performing well were fabrics with thicker thread and tight weave, such as batiks. Double-layer masks made with a cotton outer layer and a flannel inner layer also did well.
Single-layer masks or double-layer masks made of lightweight cotton didn’t perform well.
Use of face masks by the general public as an approach to managing the spread of Covid-19 in the community. Even some city Corporation levies fine for not wearing masks in public places.
These can be washable with a dilute bleach solution or soap and water and can be reusable.
Cloth masks or face covers should not be share even with family members.
Our central Government has also asked people to cover their nose and some mouth with a face cover and In line with this, some states including Tamilnadu have made it mandatory for people to wear masks on road and work places.
A cloth mask may provides very good protection, and is more comfortable to wear in this COVID-19 Pandemic.
Please note that the wearing mask or face cover alone can’t be a substitute for other more effective virus -prevention strategies such as social distancing in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water in preventing the spread of COVID-19 .
Need Research for
Antiviral medicated or long acting disinfectants packed Face Masks to prevent COVID-19
The need of the hour is to speed up research and to make Covid-19 specific Antiviral medicated or long acting disinfectants (if health hazards free) packed Face Masks in a cost effective manner to prevent air droplets route of coronavirus spread in all countries in the world. World health Organisation, United kingdom,USA, European Union , and India should take initiative in this research along with vaccines for COVID-19 .
#Ramadan 2020 6 :#Fasting delay the onset of autoimmune diseases, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathies, cancer,diabetes, renal diseases, neurodegenerative diseases,& respiratory diseases ரமலான் ஆறாவது நாளில் தௌà®°ாத் வேதம் நபி à®®ூஸா அலைஹிஸ்ஸலாà®®் அவர்களுக்கு à®…à®°ுளப்பட்டது - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
Today 1.6.19 is the 25th Silver jubilee day of our Tiruchirappalli city Corporation ( 1.6.1994 - 1.6 2019) wishes to Commissioner officials staffs workers&people of our city Corporation My request to adopt this day as" Trichy Day" - M.A.AleemRead more at:http://m.timesofindia.com/articleshow/69604953.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
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Today 1.6.19 is the 25th Silver jubilee day of our Tiruchirappalli city Corporation ( 1.6.1994 - 1.6 2019) wishes to Commissioner officials staffs workers&people of our city Corporation My request to adopt this day as" Trichy Day" - M.A.AleemRead more at:http://m.timesofindia.com/articleshow/69604953.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
