New Delhi, Mar 4 (KNN) With multiple cases being reported from different parts of the country, Coronavirus (COVID-19) has arrived in India.

The Federation of Indian Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) has issued an advisory to MSME associations asking MSMEs to prepare their workers to urgently take precautionary steps against Coronavirus.

MSMEs are easy target for Coronavirus as the working conditions there leave much to be desired and workers are largely untrained.

FISME advisory emphasized the need to sensitize people about right behaviour and observe discipline to contain spread of virus. It also asked MSMEs for provisioning of masks and sanitizers and readiness for treatment under medical emergencies.

“Government also need to extend a helping hand in taking such measures especially creation of additional beds and ensuring adequate stock of medicines in ESI Hospitals.  The condition of most of ESI Hospitals is very bad and this crisis should be used to spruce up their capacity”, says Dr Animesh Saxena, FISME President.

The ESI has the largest team of medical and para-medical personnel in India and also has huge infrastructure of 144 Hospitals, 42 Hospitals Annexes, 1397 ESI Dispensaries, 1753 Panel Clinics, 795 Branch/Pay Offices and 51 Regional/Sub-Regional/Divisional Offices.

“Till we have an effective vaccination against the COVID-19, it is through precautions that we can save ourselves and our factories. Let’s remember the chain is as strong as its weakest link. If virus enters the office or factory almost all stand exposed.   Therefore, leave no one out of your readiness drive”, he added.

While there have been discussions about the impact of COVID-19 in India during last one month, the impact on imports from China on Pharma and Electronics sectors dominated these discussions. (KNN Bureau)

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