Volunteers back in action as COVID-19 cases rise
The Hindu
Many groups are focussing on delivering medicines and essential items to those under home isolation
The last few weeks have been a busy time for Satish Rao, a volunteer with Project StepOne, a non-profit collective of technology and healthcare professionals volunteering to fight COVID-19. With cases rising in the city, he spends the better part of the day on the phone reaching out to people who have tested positive, reassuring them and checking to see if they need additional medical attention.
“There are many people currently under home isolation. With the Delta variant still in circulation, many people are worried. We try to create awareness and educate them about the dos and don’ts. In case they need counselling, we refer them to the certified counsellors,” said Mr. Rao.
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