Government of Andhra Pradesh declares health care and medical facilities as essential service under essential service maintenance Act, 1971.
AP Government has declared 10 services, including those of doctors, nurses and sanitation workers at health facilities, as essential services for a period of 6 months.
Compliances under PC-PNDT Rules suspended till 30th June 2020
Requirements related to renewal of registration, maintenance of records and code of conduct is relaxed until June 30, 2020
ICMR Issues advisory on rapid antibody blood test to detect COVID-19
The Indian Council of Medical Research ohas issued advisory to start rapid antibody-based blood tests for COVID-19 in areas reporting clusters and in large migration gatherings. The Reports of the tests shall be entered by the respective facilities on the ICMR portal.
Government introduces price control on medical device
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers vide its notification dated 31st March 2020 has stated that the medical devices intended for use in human beings or animals shall be regulated by the government as drugs for quality control and price monitoring.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues guidelines for rational use of PPE
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in the context of the heavy spread of COVID 19, has issued guidelines for health care workers and others working for various health care centres. The guidelines directs how & when to use where Personal Protective Equipment.
Health Ministry allows doorstep delivery of drugs.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide its notification dated 26th March 2020 has allowed doorstep delivery of essential medicines as part of an effort to restrict people’s movement further. The licensed dealers can transact drugs using their registered E-mail id.
Government of Bihar issues Regulations to Hospitals to Combat COVID 19
The Government of Bihar vide notification dated 17th March 2020, has issued The Bihar Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020. The Regulations are effective for one year from the date of publication and have been introduced as a measure for prevention of COVID 19.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues advisory notification to Medical Infrastructures
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory to Hospitals and Medical Education Institutions in the light of the pandemic COVID 19. The advisory seeks to equip hospitals and educate patients to fight Corona.
Guidelines for COVID-19 testing in private laboratories issued by ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) vide notification dated 21st March 2020 has issued guidelines regarding the tests for COVID 19 by private laboratories. Formalities and fee for testing is prescribed in the guidelines.
Guidelines on Clinical Management of Covid-19
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through the Directorate General of Health Services has issued a notification on March 17, 2020 providing the guidelines for clinical management of COVID-19. The guidelines seeks to ensure that all patients with COVID-19 are recognized and efficiently dealt with at the first point of contact with the health care system.
