Corona Updates

Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

The Helpline Numbers of States & Union Territories for corona-virus

State Call Center: 011 - 23978046 || Helpline: 104 || Pune control Center : 020 - 26127394

The Helpline Email ID for corona-virus : ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in

Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 | Frequently Asked Questions | Watch all COVID-19 management videos here

For Hospitals

DATE	TITLE
04.07.2020	Mental Health in the times of COVID-19 Pandemic - Guidance for General Medical and Specialised Mental Health Care Settings
03.07.2020	Updated Clinical Management Protocol for COVID-19
02.07.2020	Revised guidelines for Home Isolation of very mild/pre-symptomatic/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
27.06.2020	Clinical Management Protocol for COVID-19
27.06.2020	Clinical Management Protocol for COVID-19
18.06.2020	Updated Advisory for managing Health care workers working in COVID and Non-COVID areas of the hospital
18.06.2020	Video on Addressing Psychosocial Concerns of Healthcare Workers
13-06-2020	Clinical Management Protocol for COVID-19 [Revised and reissued on 27.06.2020]
03.06.2020	Guidelines for safe ENT practice in COVID-19
27.05.2020	Advisory on re-processing and re-use of eye protection - Goggles
27.05.2020	Guidance note on Essential RMNCAH+N Services during and post COVID
22.05.2020	Revised advisory on the use of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as prophylaxis for COVID-19 infection
21.05.2020	Guidance note for Immunization services during and post COVID outbreak
20.05.2020	"List of manufacturers of PPE coveralls who have been approved by accredited testing facilities is available on the Ministry of Textiles website
19.05.2020	Guidelines for Dental Professionals in Covid-19 situation
18.05.2020	Revised Strategy for COVlD-19 testing in lndia
15.05.2020	Advisory for managing Health care workers working in COVID and Non-COVID areas of the hospital
15.05.2020	Updated Additional guidelines on rational use of Personal Protective Equipment (setting approach for Health functionaries working in non-COVID areas)
14.05.2020	Guidelines for RT-PCR based Pooled Sampling
11.05.2020	District level Facility based surveillance for COVID-19
10.05.2020	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Revised Discharge Policy
08.05.2020	Revised discharge policy for COVID-19
01.05.2020	Additional guidelines on rational use of Personal Protective Equipment (setting approach for Health functionaries working in non-COVID areas)
20.04.2020	Guidelines to be followed on detection of suspect or confirmed COVID-19 case in a non-COVID Health Facility
18.04.2020	Advisory against spraying of disinfectant on people for COVID-19 management
18.04.2020	Modification in Medicine List in Telemedicine Practice Guidelines
17.04.2020	Guidelines issued by ICMR for Rapid antibody test' in Hotspot Area'
15.04.2020	Advisory for personal use of N95 masks issued to all healthcare workers by AIIMS, New Delhi Hindi
15.04.2020	Advisory for personal use of N95 masks issued to all healthcare workers by AIIMS, New Delhi English
14.04.2020	Advisory on feasibility of using pooled samples for molecular testing of COVID-19 by ICMR
11.04.2020	Video for Insurance coverage for our Health workers - Caring for those who are taking care of the nation
11.04.2020	Insurance coverage for our Health workers - Caring for those who are taking care of the nation (GIF)
09.04.2020	COVID-19 & Pregnancy & Labour Management
09.04.2020	Advisory for Voluntary Blood Donation during COVID- 19 scenario
08.04.2020	Video on use of PPE in different areas of the hospital
07.04.2020	Revised Guidelines for Dialysis of COVID – 19 patients
07.04.2020	Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 - FAQs
07.04.2020	Guidance document on appropriate management of suspect/confirmed cases of COVID-19 - Types of Covid-19 dedicated facilities
05.04.2020	Guidelines for Handling, Treatment and Disposal of Waste Generated during Treatment/Diagnosis/ Quarantine of COVID-19 Patients
05.04.2020	Guidelines for Quarantine facilities COVID-19
05-04-2020	Advisory & Strategy for Use of Rapid Antibody Based Blood Test
01-04-2020	Guidelines for Dialysis of COVID – 19 patients
31-03-2020	Revised National Clinical Management Guidelines for COVID-19
31-03-2020	Essential Technical Features for Ventilator for COVID-19
29-03-2020	Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for transporting a suspect/confirmed case of COVID-19
27-03-2020	SOP for allocation of Residents/PG Students and Nursing Students as part of hospital management of COVID-19
27-03-2020	Office Memorandum-CGHS-Reimbursement of OPD Medicines Special Sanction in view of COVID-19
23-03-2020	Office Order-CGHS-Guidelines in view of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Infection-issue of medicines
27-03-2020	Office Order-CGHS-Guidelines in view of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Infection-issue of medicines
27-03-2020	Office Order-CGHS-Guidelines in View of COVID-19
26-03-2020	Gazette Notification - Hydroxychloroquine now a schedule H1 drug, can be sold on prescription only
26-03-2020	Webinar schedule of COVID-19 of AIIMS New Delhi
26-03-2020	Doorstep Delivery of Drugs to Consumers
25-03-2020	Telemedicine Practice Guidelines
24-03-2020	Letter from Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution to States to take appropriate measures to ensure the availability of Ethyl Alcohol/Ethanol/ENA to the manufacturers of hand sanitizers in order to contain Corona Virus COVID- l9
24-03-2020	Guidelines on rational use of Personal Protective Equipment
20-03-2020	Advisory for Hospitals and Medical Institutions
17-03-2020	Latest Testing Guidelines of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
17-03-2020	Guidelines for notifying COVID-19 affected persons by Private Institutions
17-03-2020	Discharge policy for suspect or confirmed Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases
17-03-2020	Updated Guidelines on Clinical Management of COVID-19
15-03-2020	SOP for Mock Drill on 22nd March 2020 for Hospital Preparedness
15-03-2020	Revised Guidelines/Strategy for COVID-19 testing by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
15-03-2020	Guidelines on Dead Body Management
09-03-2020	ICMR strategy for COVID-19 testing in India
25-01-2020	Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Facilities
24-01-2020	Guidance for sample Collection, Packaging and Transportation for Novel Coronavirus

Training Material

DATE	TITLE
22.04.2020	Onboarding of States / Union Territories' COVID-19 Warriors to iGoT (Integrated Government Online Training) courses on DIKSHA Platform on COVID-19 pandemic
19.04.2020	Webinar on Mechanical Ventilation for physicians by AIIMS, New Delhi
16.04.2020	Webinar schedule for training of Physicians officers on COVID-19 and Mechanical Ventilation by AIIMS New Delhi
13.04.2020	iGOT (Integrated Govt. Online Training) courses on DIKSHA platform on COVID-19 pandemic
11.04.2020	Second COVID Webinar Series for Nurses by AIIMS New Delhi
07.04.2020	Webinar on COVID-19 and Management of Pregnancy
07.04.2020	iGOT Training Modules for COVID-19 Management
07.04.2020	Ayush master trainers Training by Ministry of Ayush
06.04.2020	Updated List of Training Resources for COVID - 19 Management
02-04-2020	Webinar schedule for training of Physicians officers on COVID-19 by AIIMS New Delhi
02-04-2020	Revised Webinar schedule for training of Nursing officers on COVID-19 by AIIMS New Delhi
02-04-2020	Video on Training for Ventilatory Support for COVID-19
02-04-2020	Advisory for Human Resource Management of COVID-19
31-03-2020	Training for Nursing Personnel
31-03-2020	Revised Webinar schedule of COVID-19 of AIIMS New Delhi
30-03-2020	Training Resources
30-03-2020	Webinar series for Epidemiology, Infection Control, Clinical Management and Nursing of COVID-19 by AIIMS New Delhi
28-03-2020	Webinar schedule for Nursing officers training of COVID-19 in AIIMS New Delhi
06-03-2020	Advisory for Exemption to mark biometric attendance in AEBAS

For Employees

DATE	TITLE
04.06.2020	Reimbursement of OPD medicines to CS (MA) beneficiaries: Special Sanction in view of COVID - 19
18.05.2020	Guidelines on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in workplace settings
05.05.2020	Reimbursement of OPD medicines to CS (MA) beneficiaries: Special Sanction in view of COVID - 19
19.04.2020	Preventive Measures to be taken by officals of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
19.04.2020	Consolidated Revised Guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries/Department of Government of India, State/UT Governments for containment of Covid-19
03-04-2020	Extension of Validity of CGHS Card in view of the Corona virus (COVID_19) infection
01-04-2020	Reimbursement of OPD medicines to CS(MA) beneficiaries: Special sanction in view of COVID-19
31-03-2020	Advisory for quarantine of migrant workers
29-03-2020	Guidelines on disinfection of common public places including offices
19-03-2020	DOPT OM - Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Training Institutes
18-03-2020	Directives from MoHRD for all Educational Institutions and Examination Boards regarding precautions to be taken in light of COVID-19
18-03-2020	DoPT OM - Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
18-03-2020	DO Letter from Secretary, DoHFW to State Chief Secretaries regarding Social Distancing Measures
06-03-2020	Advisory for Exemption to mark biometric attendance in AEBAS

Awareness Material

TITLE
Hindi Video on supporting COVID recovered patients
Hindi Video on COVID Appropriate Behaviours during COVID-19
Hindi Video on extending support towards persons returning home during COVID-19
Hindi Video on showing respect to healthcare workers
Hindi Video on showing respect to sanitation workers
Video on health care workers’ helping us fight the battle against COVID-19
Heartfelt thanks to Corona Warriors
Video on showing support for persons in quarantine / isolation
Revised guidelines for Home Isolation of very mild/pre-symptomatic/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
A/V on thanking Corona Warriors
RAP video to advocate no spitting
Video on Caring and Sharing, the new normal
NO Spitting in public places (Video)
Guidelines for Home Isolation of very mild / pre-symptomatic COVID-19 cases (Video)
Thematic Bank of COVID19 Creatives
1. What is Corona Virus and how does it transmits
2. Handwashing
3. Preventive Measures
4. Home Quarantine
5. Myth Busters
6. All India National Helpline 1075
7. No Spitting
8. Stigma and Discrimination
9. Thank you COVID Warriors
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Hindi
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Punjabi
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Bengali
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Marathi
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Telgu (Telangana)
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Telgu (Andra Pradesh)
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Malayalam
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Kannada
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Tripura
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Tamil
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Gujrati
Awarness Material for front line workers of COVID-19 - Odia
Audio Visual on Addressing Stigma Related to COVID-19
Information for general public on use of necessary medicines for COVID19 (Poster)
Information for general public on use of necessary medicines for COVID19 - Audio Visual
Video on use of reusable face cover (English) - Part 1
Video on use of reusable face cover (English) - Part 2
Video on Salutations to Coronavirus Warriors - I
Video on Salutations to Coronavirus Warriors - II
Know how to use your own Homemade Reusable Face Cover
Video on "Know what the meaning of Lockdown is for them." - Hindi
AarogyaSetu App for staying informed and alert against COVID19. Government initiative to develop a digital Bridge to fight against COVID_19. Download Today!Play Store APP
Video on Covid-19 awareness for community level workers
Handling Public Grievances pertaining to COVID-19 in M/o Health & Family Welfare
Poster on Social distancing in a market place during COVID-19 English
Poster on Social distancing in a market place during COVID-19 Hindi
COVID-19 Health Service Providers Toolkit: General Health Facilities
1. A letter from HFM to the Health Administrators
2. Community leaflet
3. What is Novel Coronavirus?
4. Is your Healthcare facility ready to manage patients with COVID-19?
5. How to use the handrub?
6. When and How to wear mask?
COVID-19 Health Service Providers Toolkit: Designated Hospitals
1. A letter from HFM to the Health Administrators
2. Community leaflet
3. What is Novel Coronavirus?
4. Is your Healthcare facility ready to manage patients with COVID-19?
5. How to protect all health workers at designated hospital?
6. What are my moments of hand hygiene?
7. How to manage Suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients at designated hospital?
8. Guidelines on the use of materials
KIDS, VAAYU & CORONA : Comic book for children to provide correct information about COVID-19 - Part 2
Posters for Indians traveling from abroad - English
Posters for Indians traveling from abroad - Hindi
When to wear mask?: English
When to wear mask?: Hindi
When to get tested for COVID-19 English
When to get tested for COVID-19 Hindi
Do's and Don't Poster in English
Do's and Don't Poster in Hindi
TV and Radio Spots (English & Hindi) for COVID-19
When to get tested for COVID-19 Hindi
When to get tested for COVID-19 Hindi

Inspirational series on Healthcare Service Personnel

DATE	TITLE
12.05.2020	Poster for Felicitating our Nurses and Midwives on International Nurses day 2020
12.05.2020	Felicitating our Nurses and Midwives on International Nurses day 2020 (Video)
22.04.2020	Musical tribute to Healthcare Service Personnel
22.04.2020	Doctors of AIIMS, New Delhi addressing the Stigma around COVID-19
21.04.2020	Thank you healthcare workers (Hindi)
20.04.2020	Support to healthcare workers
19.04.2020	Not to discriminate against service providers
19.04.2020	Stigmatization against Covid Warriors (Hindi)
18.04.2020	Gratitude towards health care providers
17.04.2020	Gratitude towards health care providers - Hindi
17.04.2020	Break the stigma
16.04.2020	Break the stigma – Hindi

Travel Advisories

DATE	TITLE
24.05.2020	Guidelines for international arrivals
24.05.2020	Guidelines for domestic travel (air/train/inter-state bus travel)
20-03-2020	Instructions to all major and minor ports for dealing with(COVID-19) pandemic
19-03-2020	Additional Travel Advisory
18-03-2020	Standard Operating Procedure for Passenger Movement post Disembarkation
17-03-2020	Additional Travel Advisory
16-03-2020	Additional Travel Advisory
14-03-2020	Restrictions on International passenger traffic through Land Check Posts
13-03-2020	Restrictions on International passenger traffic through land check posts-COVID 19
11-03-2020	Consolidated Travel Advisory - 11 March 2020
11-03-2020	Visa restrictions issued by Bureau of Immigration (BOI) after meeting of GoM on COVID19 - 11 March 2020
11-03-2020	Decisions- High level Group of Ministers meeting to review current status and actions for prevention and management of COVID-19
10-03-2020	Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for COVID-19 Management- International Cruise Ships at major Indian Ports
10-03-2020	Additional Travel Advisory
10-03-2020	Travel Advisory (Home Isolation)
06-03-2020	Travel Advisory
05-03-2020	Travel Advisory
03-03-2020	Travel and Visa restrictions related to COVID-19 in respect of Bureau of Immigration
02-03-2020	Travel Advisory
26-02-2020	Travel Advisory
05-02-2020	Travel Advisory
25-01-2020	Travel Advisory
17-01-2020	Travel Advisory

For Citizens

DATE	TITLE
17.07.2020	Advisory for Gated Residential Complexes with regards to COVID-19
17.07.2020	Guidelines for Gated Residential Complexes Desirous of Setting Up Small Covid Care Facility by Resident Welfare Associations / Residential Societies / Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
13.07.2020	Fixation of rate for rt PCR Test for COVID-19 in respect of Central Services (Medical Attendance) beneficiaries
02.07.2020	Revised guidelines for Home Isolation of very mild/pre-symptomatic/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
04.06.2020	SOP on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices
04.06.2020	SOP on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in religious places/places of worship
04.06.2020	SOP on preventive measures in Restaurants to contain spread of COVID-19
04.06.2020	SOP on preventive measures in shopping malls to contain spread of COVID-19
04.06.2020	SOP on preventive measures in Hotels and Other Hospitality Units to contain spread of COVID-19
18.05.2020	Guidelines on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in workplace settings
18.05.2020	Revised Strategy for COVlD-19 testing in lndia
10.05.2020	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Revised Discharge Policy
10.05.2020	Revised guidelines for Home Isolation of very mild/pre-symptomatic COVID-19 cases
08.05.2020	Revised discharge policy for COVID-19
18.04.2020	Advisory against spraying of disinfectant on people for COVID-19 management
18.04.2020	EoI cum Bid Document for Procurement of Medical Oxygen Cylinder on urgent basis during COVID 19 situation
07.04.2020	Revised Guidelines for Dialysis of COVID – 19 patients
07.04.2020	Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 - FAQs
07.04.2020	Ministry of AYUSH advise on immunity boosting measures for self care during COVID 19 crisis
05.04.2020	Guidelines for Handling, Treatment and Disposal of Waste Generated during Treatment/Diagnosis/ Quarantine of COVID-19 Patients
05.04.2020	Guidelines for Quarantine facilities COVID-19
03.04.2020	Advisory & Manual on use of Homemade Protective Cover for Face & Mouth
03.04.2020	DO Letter of Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development for Arogya Setu App, and Light Candle at 09:00 PM on 5 April 2020 for 9 Minute.
01.04.2020	Guidelines for Dialysis of COVID – 19 patients
30-03-2020	Order issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi Relating to Landlords, House Owners dated 24 March 2020
30-03-2020	Order issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi Relating to SOPs during Lock Down dated 24 March 2020
29-03-2020	Health Advisory for Elderly Population of India during COVID-19 Pandemic
29-03-2020	Guidelines on disinfection of common public places including offices
27-03-2020	Office Memorandum-CGHS-Reimbursement of OPD Medicines Special Sanction in view of COVID-19
27-03-2020	Office Order-CGHS-Guidelines in view of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Infection-issue of medicines
27-03-2020	Office Order-CGHS-Guidelines in View of COVID-19
26-03-2020	Gazette Notification - Hydroxychloroquine now a schedule H1 drug, can be sold on prescription only
26-03-2020	Press Note on Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna package from Ministry of Finance
16-03-2020	Advisory - Social Distancing
15-03-2020	Guidelines on Dead Body Management
11-03-2020	Guidelines for home quarantine
11-03-2020	Guidelines on use of masks by public
05-03-2020	Advisory - Mass Gatherings

Behavioural Health : Psycho-Social toll free helpline-08046110007

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Caring for Health Care Warriors – Mental Health Support During COVID-19 (Jointly prepared by Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka and National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru)
Mental Health in the times of COVID-19 Pandemic - Guidance for General Medical and Specialised Mental Health Care Settings
Video on Addressing Psychosocial Concerns of Healthcare Workers
Audio Visual on Addressing Stigma Related to COVID-19
Audio Visual on How to Safely Quit Tobacco During Lockdown (Hindi)
Video on Yoga for Stress Management (Hindi)
Video on meditation for stress management (English)
Audio Visual on "How to Safely Stop Drinking During Lockdown
Audio Visual on "Managing Mental Stress and Depression During Lockdown
Video on Addressing Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19(Hindi)
Video on Addressing Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19
Addressing Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19
Video on Yoga for stress management (English)
Video on meditation for stress management (Hindi)
Lockdown to Knockdown COVID-19
Lockdown to Knockdown COVID-19 - additional tips