New Delhi : To check the spread of coronavirus, the Indian Railways on Saturday (April 17, 2021) released new COVID-19 guidelines. As per the new guidelines, a passenger may now be fined if they are found doing two things on the railway premises. Now, if a passenger is found spitting on the railway premises or not wearing a face mask, he/she will be fined up to Rs 500. "Railways may take action with immediate effect for a period of six months till further instructions are issued in this regard," the official circular read. The Ministry of Railways said that the passenger will be fined under Indian Railways (Penalties for activities affecting cleanliness at Railways Premises) Rules, 2012. The announcement comes on a day when record 2.34 lakh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours took India's active count to 16.79 lakh. According to the Union Health Ministry on Saturday morning, the country's total coronavirus caseload soared to 1.45 crore after there were … [Read more...] about Indian Railways releases new COVID-19 guidelines, doing THESE two things may now attract Rs 500 fine
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Douglas County Businesses Enjoy Lack Of COVID Restrictions After Opting Out Of Tri-County Health Guidelines
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado officially ended its COVID-19 Dial framework , handing over more control to local counties and jurisdictions. For months, the color-based system outlined restrictions and other guidelines. (credit: CBS) In Douglas County, there are no COVID-19 restrictions. The county has opted out of the Tri-County Health Department’s COVID regulations. READ MORE: Subaru Stolen Outside Westminster Business With 15-Year-Old Dog Inside The statewide indoor face mask mandate remains in effect until mid-May. In Castle Rock on Friday, some wore masks and others didn’t. Some were in-between. At the Iron Mule Brewery, it was a day that called for a drink for those patrons. (credit: CBS) When an employee exposed others to COVID, owner Bill Benson explained, “We did shut down and that was purely a reaction on our part.” After that, Benson kept his business going, partnering with an Indian restaurant and food trucks, to allow them to … [Read more...] about Douglas County Businesses Enjoy Lack Of COVID Restrictions After Opting Out Of Tri-County Health Guidelines
Teletherapy Guidelines: Establishing Protected Space
This is the third in a series of posts, for therapists and clients, on how to migrate your psychotherapy sessions online (click here for Part 1 and Part 2 ). Almost immediately after the coronavirus pushed psychotherapy out of the office and into the virtual world, Zoom became the go-to teleconferencing platform. An alarming number of security breaches now have therapists and teachers scrambling for other alternatives. No matter which software you choose, you will want to take a few steps to cut down on distractions and to protect each person’s privacy in therapy. There are some easy things to do before the therapy session starts. If you are using a laptop or desktop computer, you should close all browser windows and software unrelated to the therapy session and turn off any notifications. Source: Dean Olsher If you are using your phone, temporarily block incoming calls and texts with, for example, the iPhone’s Do Not Disturb setting. Notice a few things … [Read more...] about Teletherapy Guidelines: Establishing Protected Space
COVID-19: Rajasthan imposes weekend curfew till April 19
New Delhi: The Rajasthan government on Thursday (April 15) announced a weekend curfew in the state from 6 pm on Friday till 5 am on Monday as COVID-19 cases spiral out of control. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot made the announcement through his Twitter handle. His tweet in Hindi read, "In view of the increasing cases of Coronavirus, curfew will remain in the state from 6 am tomorrow till 5 am on Monday. Appeal to all of you to cooperate with the government during the curfew and abide by Covid appropriate behaviour." कोरोना के बढ़ते संक्रमण को देखते हुए कल शुक्रवार शाम 6 बजे से सोमवार सुबह 5 बजे तक प्रदेश में कर्फ्यू रहेगा। आप सभी से अपील है कि कर्फ्यू के दौरान सरकार का सहयोग करें और कोविड एप्रोप्रिएट बिहेवियर का पालन करें। #Rajasthan — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) April 15, 2021 On Wednesday, the Gehlot government announced a strict night curfew to be imposed from Friday. Keeping in view the COVID-19 crisis, the guidelines issued will come into effect from … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Rajasthan imposes weekend curfew till April 19
Covid patients with sedentary habits more likely to die: Study
PARIS: Among covid patients, a lack of exercise is linked to more severe symptoms and a higher risk of death, according to a study covering nearly 50,000 people who were infected with the virus. People physically inactive for at least two years before the pandemic were more likely to be hospitalised, to require intensive care, and to die, researchers reported Tuesday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. As a risk factor for serious Covid disease, physical inactivity was surpassed only by advanced age and a history of organ transplant, the study found. Indeed, compared to other modifiable risk factors such as smoking, obesity or hypertension, "physical inactivity was the strongest risk factor across all outcomes," the authors concluded. The pre-existing conditions most associated with severe Covid-19 infection are advanced age, being male, and having diabetes, obesity or cardiovascular disease. But up to now, a sedentary lifestyle has not been included. To see … [Read more...] about Covid patients with sedentary habits more likely to die: Study