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Coronaga is a Nagamese/English podcast channel on the COVID-19 situation in Nagaland, India. Dr. Sao Tunyi works in the State COVID-19 Control Room, Kohima, Nagaland It is aimed to inform the public on the status of COVID-19 in Nagaland, and to explain more simply the various State SOPs, advisories, and safety precautions. There are interviews with various people from varied fields on the impact of the pandemic. This hopefully would provide guidance to cope with the situation and to overcome ...
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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? Th…
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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. Howeve…
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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.
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Is the pandemic a cancer ticking time bomb
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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 highl…
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Life after COVID-19: Lingering symptoms, follow up advice, and reinfection?
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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.…
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COVID-19 status update and awareness in Chokri dialect
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In Chokri dialect, as requested, this episode highlights the status update of COVID-19 in Nagaland and the key messages on COVID-19 control
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Riding through a pandemic. A personal reflection (English)
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This episode (#21) is in English. The pandemic has affected everyone without exception. But it has hit hard some people more than the others. The non-salaried people are hit harder, the small time business people and also students especially in rural areas. This episode is a personal reflection of how my life has been this year, both at home and at…
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Who should be tested? Revised COVID-19 testing policy in Nagaland
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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.
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Revised SOP for Returnees and Travellers entering Nagaland, September 9, 2020
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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 …
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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 har…
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Podcast Plan, to share in youtube or not? And key features of new SOPs expected
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Should this podcast be shared in youtube or not? Does it make sense to just put audio file with a banner in youtube? This week, some new SOPs are expected, here are some of the key features you can expect.
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Episode 16 - Christmas 2020, Anti-Mask Protests
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Christmas 2020. How will it be like? And there are anti-mask protests happening in Italy, as also in the US. Where are we headed towards?
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Unlock, Unlock. But is the pandemic under control?
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We are in Unlock-4, but the COVID-19 cases are increasing. Is the unlock because COVID-19 pandemic is under control?
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The Church in the time of a pandemic: An interview with Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, NBCC
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Psalm 91 and following safety precautions. Is wearing mask a lack of faith? Freedom and lockdown. Choice and Restriction orders. How should a Christian response be to restrictions during this pandemic? Future of the church: physical congregation and digital live streaming of worship. Is there a threat of permanent adverse change? Unusual the days a…
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There is a confusion over the terms like Containment, Containment Zone, Contact tracing, Sealing, Lockdown, Quarantine, Isolation. All these are measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. However, the Cluster Containment Plan or Containment Plan or Containment SOP is different and not to be used loosely. This episode clarifies these confusing term…
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Home Isolation Tips. Interview with Dr. Wetshelo T. Mero, COVID Hospital, Phek
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People with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms are in Home Isolation. So, what are the tips that can be given on diet, self health monitoring, symptoms and dangers to look out for, how not to spread infection to family members, who are the family members who are at more risk, and how to use Hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis. For …
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COVID-19 Toll Free State Helpline Number 1800 345 0019. Interview with Alongla Aier
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A Toll Free State Helpline for COVID-19 is in place to provide various services like: speak to a doctor or counsellor, technical support for nCOVID Nagaland Visitors App, COVID-19 information centre, grievances and complaints. Any caller can avail the service in English or Nagamese. For more details, I spoke with Er. Alongla Aier, Team Leader of th…
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Why the identity of COVID-19 patients are not revealed
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There is difference of opinion if the names of the COVID-19 positive patients or suspected persons should be revealed. Some argue that in the interest of public health and to identify and avoid the spread of the virus, the positive patients' names should be displayed or revealed. Whereas others argue that every person and patient has the right to p…
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New Evidence. One more reason to wear mask
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The advice to wear mask is a standard advice so as to protect yourself and others from getting the infection. New evidence as shared by researchers from the University of San Francisco (Dr. Monica Gandhi) suggests that mask does not only protect you from getting the infection. Even if you should be infected by COVID-19, if you have been wearing a m…
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When you return home from the market or the office, or any public places, what are the safety precautions you can follow to protect your loved ones at home? The market and office are some of the high risk places for which the Government of Nagaland has issued safety precautions. These are highlighted here. And when you are returning from these plac…
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How to use Pulse Oximeter while in Home Isolation
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There is high demand for finger tip pulse oximeters and sales are going up. So, what is this machine and what is its place in COVID-19 pandemic? This small easy to use machine is becoming a must-have in the home emergency medical toolkit bag; and especially those COVID-19 patients who are in home isolation and has monitor own health. So, this episo…
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What is a COVID-19 death? There is no straightforward answer to that in COVID-19 death reporting as explained. This episode presents the death rate in Nagaland in comparison with the national and global average. When someone dies of COVID-19, the frontline workers prepares the body with all safety precautions and after the coffin is sealed and disi…
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COVID-19 Testing in Nagaland. Interview with Dr. John Kemp, Microbiologist, BSL-3 Lab, Kohima
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What are the types of COVID-19 tests available in Nagaland? Who should be tested for COVID-19?Interview with Dr. John Kemp, Microbiologist, BSL-3 Laboratory, Kohima on the various types of tests, interpretation of results, and a sneak peak at the working schedule in a BSL-3 laboratory. Also the day's (August 21, 2020) COVID-19 situation in Nagaland…
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SOP for Returnees or persons entering Nagaland - Explained
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Planning to travel to Nagaland? This is the SOP for quarantine, testing, and discharge. Also the COVID-19 status update as on 20th August 2020 in Nagaland.
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What is Contact Tracing? SOP for contact tracing explained
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What is contact tracing? Who is a High Risk Contact and who is a Low Risk Contact? The process of contact tracing for COVID-19 in Nagaland is explained from the perspective of the general public. COVID-19 status update (19th August, 2020) in Nagaland is highlighted.
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Standard Operating Procedure for Home Isolation for the asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases in Nagaland. Status update of COVID-19 in Nagaland as on August 18, 2020.
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This episode introduces the podcast channel which is about the situation update of COVID-19 pandemic in Nagaland. It highlights the number of cases detected on the 17th August 2020. Five key steps on how to not go back to total lockdown situation is the main message in this episode. And a few words on the new normal…
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