COVID - 19 Pandemic Preparedness in Vadodara district of Gujarat in India

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Author Details : Dan Amitabha, R N Sinha, Vijay Birla, A R Pasi*

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 129-134

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2020.029

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Abstract

Introduction: We described the COVID – 19 prevention and control activity done in Vadodara district of Gujarat.
Objective: Study was done to describe the activities and to identify the gaps in prevention and control of COVID – 19 control activity.
Materials and Methods: A cross sectional observational study was conducted between 09.05.2020 to 20.05.2020. Data was collected from urban and rural health units by interviewing officers and health workers involved in covid control activities. Relevant data was extracted from records and IDSP portal.
Results: There was a huge increase of CCC beds and CHC beds and total tests from 9th May to 20th May 2020 to meet the demand of the district. There was nearly 14 times increase of CCC beds, nearly fifteen times enhancement of CHC beds and nearly three times enhancement of RT-PCR tests on 20th May 2020 in comparison to 14th May 2020. There was a 21% increase of CH-ICU beds.
Conclusion: Motivated Health worker, timely decision by the District Administration, proactive approach and inter-sectoral communication had made the district successful in controlling the situation.

Keywords: COVID – 19, Vadodara, Covid Control Centre, Covid Hospital, HCQ.

How to cite : Amitabha D, Sinha R N, Birla V, Pasi A R, COVID - 19 Pandemic Preparedness in Vadodara district of Gujarat in India. IP Int J Med Microbiol Trop Dis 2020;6(3):129-134

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