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Chandigarh University Launches COVID CARE Toll-Free Helpline for the Benefit of Students and COVID Patients #contactcenterworld While participating in the launch ceremony of CU COVID CARE helpline, Dr. Sandeep Chopra, DM Cardiologist, Fortis Hospital said, "We have seen that there are unverified opinions available about COVID Treatment, Medicines to be used, tests to be conducted on the various social media platforms. Self-medication can prove fatal in case you have critical illness due to COVID-19." "One should be in-touch with medical expert or family physician under whose prescription and care critical medicines like steroids should be taken," Dr. Chopra added. Dr. Sandeep Chopra emphasized on taking protein and carbohydrate rich diet along with plenty of fluids which is the key to speedy recovery from the COVID-19 infection. While giving his opinion on the vaccination, Dr. Sandeep said, "We have multiple vaccines available but it is important that one should both the doses of the same vaccine and that too within the stipulated time-gap between the doses." "It is important for a common man to understand that vaccination will take a minimum of 2 weeks after second dose to offer proper immunity to them and till then one has to adhere to all the precautionary protocols announced by the Government," he added. Chandigarh University is running number of initiatives for the benefit of the public especially those who are affected by the coronavirus. Recently, the university under its CU- AID program launched a 100 bed COVID Care facility at its campus. In addition, the university is offering free ambulance facility for COVID patients from the nearby villages and also distributing free sanitizers in the rural areas. "In these uncertain times of pandemic where the whole world is grappling with COVID-19, it is essential to empower ourselves with the right medical knowledge and information to stay safe and healthy. The COVID CARE helpline started today will become the primary source of authentic information about medical and mental healthcare for the public," said Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University. "We at Chandigarh University will continue with our efforts till India is free from the clutches of the dreaded COVID-19 disease," Sandhu added. #contactcenterworld Posted by Veronica Silva Cusi, news correspondent Date Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2021 About ContactCenterWorld.com ContactCenterWorld.com is the world's premier on-line resource for the call and contact center industry. This article is one of hundreds available on-line to registered members. Our resource is updated every working day and includes content from every corner of the world. If you are not a registered member go to www.ContactCenterWorld.com and register today. |