India is currently amidst the second wave of Covid-19, which has come much faster than the first wave. SwitchON has been providing end-to-end support for Covid patients, by facilitating doctor consultation, infrastructural and logistical set-up of Covid care units, oxygen bank network and oxygen hubs, collection and redistribution Covid unused Covid medication and distribution of ration for marginalised communities.
The national curve seems to have entered a declining phase now. The third wave that is currently under speculation and discussion refers to a possible surge in cases at the national level within a few months. A lot would depend on how people adhere to the continuous Covid 19 protocols. Some local administrations and healthcare systems have already begun ramping up their infrastructure in anticipation of a third wave.
SwitchON is preparing for the third wave by providing telemedicine support for Covid patients with mild or no symptoms and oxygen support. SwitchON collaborated with West Bengal Doctors Forum to set up a telemedicine helpline for such patients, and launched it on 1st May, handled by more than 60 volunteers. 160 doctors associated with the West Bengal Doctors Forum have been a part of this initiative, providing free telemedicine consultation to the patients.
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