Coronaga

What is herd immunity? Can't we just 'get it over with' and get as many people to be infected by COVID-19 virus so as to achieve herd immunity? This episode explains what is herd immunity and why it may not be a good idea to target it. Theoretically to achieve it in Nagaland, how many people should be infected and become immune but at what cost? This episode touches on that too. And some words about the Sweden experience too.

It is a sad day. The guest of Coronaga episode 12, Dr. Wetshelo T Mero passed away. Hon'ble Minister who was COVID-19 positive with comorbid condition died today. A total of over 200 new COVID-19 cases were detected today. 

There is belief expressed by some people that the Nagas have stronger immunity due to which there are less COVID deaths. However, there is no proof of that. Besides, when the transmission shifts to the high risk groups, and we have plenty of them with comorbid conditions like Hypertension, Diabetes, Cancers, etc, the situation could become more grim than this.

Do what you have to do, but try to limit socializing is the message of this episode. This is the 25th episode of the channel.

Cancers are usually detected during hospital visits for other health conditions or routine check-ups. By avoiding hospitals during the pandemic, are we sitting on a ticking time bomb for cancers? That is the topic of this episode. The seven early warning signs of cancer, and the findings of the National Cancer Registry Program Report 2020 are highlighted for Nagaland. Also since it is a Saturday, the weekly bulletin is out and important remarks from the bulletin are shared.

After recovering from COVID-19, some symptoms remain in some individuals. Some may suffer for long from certain lingering symptoms even after being declared to be recovered. What is the advice to give to such patients? What is the likelihood of getting re-infected? And the status update of COVID-19 in Nagaland.

On September 10, 2020, the Testing Policy for COVID-19 was revised in Nagaland. This episode (Episode 20) details who should be tested as per the revised policy. 

Also happy to announce a new podcast cover art, and that the podcast is now available in Google Podcasts.

So, we have a new SOP for Returnees and Travellers entering Nagaland, which is effective with immediate effect. This episode covers all the major features of the new SOP, indicating where the changes are, and also the justification for these changes. At both ends of this episode is a message not to become complacent in the face of the 'Unlock' and lifting of restrictions.

In this episode, the processes which go into preparing a Standard Operating Procedure is explained. The scientific basis, the capacity of the State, and the perception of the people are taken into consideration while preparing SOP. 

When village, colony, or various authorities make their own SOP in addition, it can lead to inconvenience and even harassment of the people.