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Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
CMCH security guards advise people to wear masks; dean says it is not mandatory
COIMBATORE: Private security guards at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital on Saturday morning advised patients and attendants entering the premises to wear masks as a precautionary measure in the wake of an increase in Covid-19 and flu cases. Security guards at the entrance used megaphones to advise people to wear masks. But CMCH dean Dr A Nirmala clarified that the management had not issued any directive regarding mask usage and that it was not mandatory. The hospital's security operations are assigned to Krystal Group. Following an increase in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the country, the private firm directed its staff members, including security and sanitation workers, to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and masks at work. The security workers subsequently began advising visitors and patients to wear masks, the dean clarified. "An inquiry has been initiated against the private firm and its workers. Meanwhile, CMCH has had zero active Covid cases for the past few months. Masks have not been mandated, but it is an advisory action against any respiratory infection that could spread during the monsoon," she said. P Balusamy, deputy director, department of public health and preventive medicines, confirmed that there were no active cases in the district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lead Corporate Strategy | IIMK IIMK ASMP Apply Now Undo He said, "There might be random cases reported in other districts. It is nil in Coimbatore. Also, there might be concerns about other flu cases being on the surge. But only two or three cases were reported in the district, which is absolutely normal.' 'Even if there's a surge in flu or Covid-19, we are well equipped with the materials that were procured during the pandemic. Moreover, the virulency of the Omicron virus that's spreading is not a threat. Our bodies have built a strong immune system against it," he added. Sources indicated that Tamil Nadu reported 148 active Covid-19 cases. Only one death was reported this year until Friday, they added.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
CMCH to establish recovery centre for mentally ill, destitute
COIMBATORE: As part of the state-wide initiative of caring for the mentally ill and the destitute, the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) is set to establish an Emergency Care and Recovery Centre (ECRC). "For the first time, we have got an opportunity to open such a centre to cater specifically for the mentally ill and the destitute. We are one of the hospitals in the state to be equipped with this facility under the National Health Mission. Through this facility, we can also treat many homeless people with special attention," said CMCH Dean Dr A Nirmala. She said the centre will have 15 beds, and counselling and treatment will be provided to patients for their mental and physical wellbeing. 'There is one ECRC at Mettupalayam, operating with the support of NGO 'Helping Hearts', which admits only women. In CMCH, we will design it for men. The same NGO would be roped in as they have experience in rescuing, counselling and taking care of the mentally ill and the homeless. They would be kept in the centre until recovery,' Dr Nirmala added. As part of the Mental Health Programme, Emergency Care and Recovery Centres were established under the National Health Mission Tamil Nadu in 2018 to provide temporary shelter, medical and psychiatric care and rehabilitation services, including social welfare support for homeless individuals with mental illness. Subsequently, in 2019, the Tamil Nadu government introduced the Tamil Nadu Mental Health Care Policy to promote mental health and ensure socio-economic inclusion of people with mental health issues, including the homeless. Based on this, the health department has come up with a comprehensive policy which emphasizes rescue, acute care, intermediary care, long-term care and social reintegration. ECRCs are currently operational in 17 districts and have catered to more than 4,000 people since its establishment,' sources said.
