To deal with the COVID 19 epidemic, the government starts novel coronavirus symptomatic treatment in Ayushman Bharat (PM Jan Arogya Yojana), taking protective measures and facilitating free screening
Central Government. Treatment has been started for Novel Coronavirus symptom under Ayushman Bharat Scheme 2020-21. All those who show symptoms like pneumonia, fever, difficulty in breathing can now go for free checkup. Under this scheme, COVID 19 full treatment will also be provided to the infected person. This free treatment of symptoms of coronavirus disease will be available to the beneficiaries through various packages of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY.
If you have fever, cough and trouble breathing, call the state helpline number or call 011-23978046 from the central government control room.
Coronovirus (COVID) symptom treatment in Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Symptoms for which free treatment is available under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY include pneumonia, fever and respiratory failure. An official of the Central Government. Tweeted “Treatment of #COVID19 #Corona symptoms like pneumonia, fever, respiratory failure etc. available. Under the package, #AyushmanBharat #PMJAY free of cost to eligible people in hospitals and other hospitals. ”
The central government’s flagship Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) provides insurance coverage up to Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year. This health insurance facility is for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization for over 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families across the country. All AB-PMJAY beneficiaries are entitled to cashless and paperless access to services in inexperienced and designated hospitals.
So far, there are 1,578 health benefit packages with defined rates under PM-JAY and more than 20,761 public and private hospitals have been empaneled across the country. Check Ayushman Bharat Scheme Package Rates. Currently, the central government. 12.41 crore e-cards have been issued to AB-PMJAY beneficiaries. Apart from this, according to the NHA, 91.70 lakh hospitals have been admitted under this scheme.
Novel protective measures against coronaviruses (COVID 19)
People can now take the following protective measures against coronaviruses: –
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
- Use alcohol based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Maintain social distancing.
- Avoid organizing and participating in large groups.
- Keep your mouth covered while sneezing and coughing.
- Do not spit in public.
- Avoid close contact if you are experiencing cough or fever.
Coronavirus cases in India
The number of positive coronavirus cases in India has increased to 151 by 19 March 2020. The NHA has issued advisories to consult designated hospitals in case of any COVID-19 symptoms. All hospitals are fully equipped with treatment, testing and isolation facilities. The NHA has also issued a toll-free support number: – 1075 or 1800-112-545. Since the disease is infecting the health of citizens of more than 100 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) an epidemic.
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How to apply for Ayushman Bharat Scheme
- Visit their Regional Command Service Center (CSC) with all the necessary documents.
- Now CSC center will ensure successful registration under agent scheme and provide you with registration id
- After 10 to 15 days you will get the Ayushman Bharat Swarna Card from the Common Service Center (CSC)
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