Coronavirus: 'Caremongers' who are helping vulnerable Indians
In India too, caremongering took off from the word go - in the first 24 hours, the Facebook group had 200 members. A week later, it has become a pan-India network with more than 6,500 volunteers.
Caremongers India offers help to those who are most at risk of health complications due to the virus like the elderly, the disabled, those with pre-existing health conditions and anyone with an infant under a year. Listed on the Caremongers India page are countless examples of assistance sought and provided; and testimonials and messages of gratitude.Besides those calling in from within India, Ms Nagaraj has been fielding dozens of calls from people across the globe seeking help for their elderly parents and grandparents.
So last Saturday, when Amit Joshi, a resident of an upscale apartment block in the Delhi suburb of Noida, called the helpline, he was connected to Caremonger Madhavi Juneja, who also lives in Noida.A resident had tested positive for the coronavirus and Mr Joshi was informed that they would not be allowed to leave home for a week.
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