Govts trying to manage perceptions, give sense that COVID-19 problem not as bad: Rahul Gandhi

Govts trying to manage perceptions, give sense that COVID-19 problem not as bad: Rahul Gandhi

Governments are trying to “manage the perception” about coronavirus infections and give a sense that the problem is not as bad as it is, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, asserting that it is important to accept the problem and fight it.Mr. Gandhi, on Doctor’s Day, expressed solidarity with health workers and described them…

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Government warned of Indigenous ‘blind spots’ in coronavirus response

Government warned of Indigenous ‘blind spots’ in coronavirus response

Australia’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak has overlooked the fact the majority of Indigenous Australians live in urban areas, according to an expert report, which found some families could not even access basic items like hand sanitiser.Key points:The Government was warned the current system has “blind spots” that could lead to greater risksThe report warned…

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‘We are not respected like nurses’: Porters, security guards demand more Covid-19 protection | News24

‘We are not respected like nurses’: Porters, security guards demand more Covid-19 protection | News24

Hospital porters routinely come into contact with patients, but the government’s guidelines put them at the back of the queue for Covid-19 protective gear.Porters comprise as much as 10% of hospital admissions among health workers. Security companies in Mpumalanga fail to provide masks for guards at facilities, forcing them to get masks from already stretched…

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WATCH | ‘We can’t wash our hands’ -19 fight | News24

WATCH | ‘We can’t wash our hands’ -19 fight | News24

The Hlalani community say they risk infection as the municipality battles its water shortage.One resident pleads with the government for more intervention.Residents say they can go for days without water.”We will not escape Covid-19, please help us Mr President,” said community members of the Hlalani informal settlement in Makhanda in the Makana local municipality, Eastern…

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