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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Youth dies of kidney ailment in Salem; doctors clarify Covid not the cause amid mask panic in Coimbatore
Meanwhile, in Coimbatore, misinformation about a mandatory mask rule for visitors at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) caused panic on Saturday. Earlier, following a nationwide rise in Covid-19 cases, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) had advised the public to wear masks and maintain physical distancing. However, a security guard at CMCH mistakenly announced via a public address system that wearing face masks was compulsory for all visitors. The message was further circulated by vendors outside the hospital selling face masks, leading to confusion and concern among the public. Hospital Dean Dr A. Nirmala clarified that the announcement was made in error. 'A private firm that provides security and housekeeping services to CMCH had asked its staff to wear PPE kits, masks, and gloves for their own protection. The security staff misunderstood this instruction and conveyed it incorrectly to the public,' she said. An internal inquiry was held, and staff were instructed not to make such announcements on their own. Dr Nirmala added, 'There is no government order making masks compulsory. However, wearing masks is still advisable as respiratory infections tend to spread during the rainy season.' She further clarified that there is currently no alarming rise in fever cases or Covid-19 infections in Coimbatore. 'Some misinformation led to unnecessary panic among visitors,' she said.
Time of India
3 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.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Use of masks advised at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital as precautionary measure
Use of masks has been advised for all visitors and patients at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. Public announcements regarding this were made on Saturday at the hospital. A. Nirmala, Dean of CMCH, told The Hindu masks were advised to be worn only as a precautionary measure and were not mandated. She said there had been no COVID-19 cases reported in the district. However, during the recent rain, there was a possibility of other respiratory infections spreading, although no increase in such cases had been observed so far. 'There is no need to worry. We are advising the public as per the Health Department's instructions,' she added.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Contract workers of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital petition District Collector over wage issues, job insecurity
Contract workers employed at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) submitted a petition to District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar on Monday, raising concerns over non-payment of minimum wages, lack of salary slips, denial of paid leave, and threats of termination. In the petition, the workers said the minimum daily wage of ₹770, as announced by the District Collector for 2025, had not been implemented. They also alleged that deductions towards Employees' State Insurance (ESI) and Provident Fund (PF) had not been properly deposited in their respective accounts. They further stated that salary slips had not been issued to date. Workers who raised these concerns reportedly faced threats of removal from the contractor. According to the petition, new terms have been introduced under the existing contract arrangement which could lead to termination of their jobs. Some workers were allegedly pressured to sign resignation letters. The workers claimed that a form with no mention of wages was circulated and that they were intimidated into accepting the new conditions. They pleaded with the District Collector to intervene immediately, ensure the pending dues were settled, salary slips issued, and to prevent the loss of their jobs.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Coimbatore Government Medical College Hospital provides prosthetic leg free of cost to three-year-old
COIMBATORE: In a remarkable milestone in public healthcare, three-year-old Rishwanth from Sokkanur village in Kinathukadavu taluk has taken his first independent steps, thanks to a custom-fitted, lightweight prosthetic leg provided free of cost by the Coimbatore Government Medical College Hospital (CMCH) under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. Born with congenital deformities in both legs, Rishwanth's right leg had to be amputated below the knee. After surgery, he was admitted to the Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at CMCH, where he was given a prosthetic leg tailored to his measurements and walking needs. Rishwanth is the youngest beneficiary in Tamil Nadu to receive such advanced prosthetic support. CMCH is also the first government medical college hospital in the state to establish an in-house prosthetic limb manufacturing unit, eliminating the need for patients to travel to Chennai or seek expensive private care. Since 2020, over 200 artificial arms and legs have been provided to differently-abled patients through this facility.
