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BHUBANESWAR: Indiscriminate posts and images related to Covid-19 deaths and sufferings and that of its new variants seem to be having a psychological impact on those who are down with Covid or have recovered, who, incidentally, are happen to be on social media.
Some are even posting unverified and baseless information against Covid vaccine on social media. Many people like and share these posts until someone bust this false propaganda and clear the confusion. The state government had arrested several people for spreading rumour and fake information regarding Covid-19 during the first wave.
Many people on social media counter false information and also create awareness about proper internet behaviour. They also post truth about the fake posts. Many of them request fellow social media users not to share false and unverified posts in different platforms.
A doctor counsel’s a person in home isolation
BHUBANESWAR: In the stressful times, some doctors have gone beyond their call of duty and used the social media to help the needy. Despite their hectic work schedule, they have not only been offering free consultation over phone but also sensitising people with Covid-related updates.
Dr Biswaranjan Kar, posted in Jajpur district, has launched a campaign from his Twitter handle (@drgynaec) on precautions, symptoms, medication and awareness on Covid-19 infection. On Thursday, he shared a vital thread on Twitter about happy hypoxia, a condition where the Covid-infected patients are unaware of their low blood oxygen level and continue with their normal activities.