In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Aradhana Orthopaedic Center has safeguards and precautions in place in line with advice from the Karnataka State Government Department of Health.

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We are closely monitoring, and proactively responding to the developments in Karnataka associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in conjunction with both the Indian Government authorities and local public health units.

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This continues to be a rapidly evolving situation. It is important to stay informed and get up-to-date advice from credible sources.

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INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
 

Before coming to hospital

Please contact your treating specialist via phone or email before coming to hospital, if: 

• You have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or asked to quarantine

• You have returned from overseas in the last 14 days (excluding safe travel zone countries)

• You have had contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days

• You have visited a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days or since the hotspot was declared (whichever is shorter)

• You have been tested for COVID-19 and are waiting to receive the results (except for tests due to surveillance testing obligations)

• You have COVID-19 symptoms of fever (37.5 degrees or more), cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or fatigue
  
   

INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

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Aradhana Hospitals welcome all visitors to our facilities including children under the age of 16, however we will exclude anyone who;

• is unwell

• has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or asked to quarantine

• has returned from overseas in the last 14 days (excluding safe travel zone countries)

• has had contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days

• has visited a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days or since the hotspot was declared (whichever is shorter)

• has been tested for COVID-19 and are waiting to receive the results

• has COVID-19 symptoms of fever (37.5 degrees or more), cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or fatigue
   

Visitors should always:

• wear face masks at all times
  wash their hands before entering and leaving the hospital

• stay 1.5 metres away from others where possible

• stay in the patient’s room, outside or in a specific area (avoiding communal spaces)

• stay away when unwell

• follow requests from the hospital to help keep staff and patients safe.
   

Please refer to our contact page to view our visiting hours.

Please note health screening requirements remain in place for anyone entering any of our hospital facilities and records of all visitors are still required to be kept. 

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How Does Coronavirus (COVID-19) Spread?

People can catch coronavirus from others who are infected, even if they don't have any symptoms. This happens when an infected person sneezes or coughs, sending tiny droplets into the air. These can land in the nose or mouth of someone nearby.

Some even smaller droplets can linger in the air for minutes to hours. These are called aerosols. People send aerosols into the air when they talk or breathe. Aerosols can travel on air currents away from where they started. So coronavirus sometimes can spread by aerosols. This is more likely to happen when an infected person spends a long time indoors, in a space with poor ventilation.
 

People also might get infected if they touch an infected droplet on a surface and then touch their own nose, mouth, or eyes.

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What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

COVID-19 can cause a range of symptoms, including:

• fever

• cough

• trouble breathing

• symptoms of a cold such as a sore throat, congestion, or a runny nose

• chills

• muscle pain

• headache

• a loss of taste or smell

• nausea or vomiting

• diarrhea

• tiredness
   

The virus can be more serious in some people. And some people have no symptoms at all.
 

Some kids are having symptoms caused by inflammation throughout the body, sometimes several weeks after they were infected with the virus. This is called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Doctors are trying to find out how these symptoms are related to coronavirus infection.
 

Symptoms seen in kids who have MISC-C include:

• fever

• belly pain

• vomiting or diarrhea

• neck pain

• a rash

• red eyes

• feeling very tired

• red, cracked lips

• swollen hands or feet

• swollen glands (lymph nodes)
   

Kids who are very sick with MIS-C may have trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest, bluish lips or face, confusion, or trouble staying awake.
 

Most kids with MIS-C get better after they get special care in the hospital, sometimes in the ICU (intensive care unit).
 

Can Someone Who's Infected Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) if They Don't Have Symptoms?

The virus spreads most easily when an infected person has symptoms. But it also can spread before symptoms start. It can take 2–14 days after someone is exposed to the virus for symptoms to show up.

The closer you are to someone who is infected with coronavirus, and the longer you're together, the higher your risk of also getting infected.
 

Who Is at Risk for Severe Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease?

Experts are still learning about COVID-19. There are far fewer cases of the virus reported in children. Usually, the virus causes a milder illness in kids, though some children have become pretty sick.
 

Most of the people who have died from coronavirus were older adults or people with other health problems, such as heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes.
 

Who Should Wear a Mask?

Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus. All adults and kids older than 2 years should wear a mask when out in public and around others. At home, anyone who is sick should wear a mask when around other household members to prevent spreading the virus.
 

Children under 2 years old and people who have trouble breathing should not wear a mask.
 

How Do Masks Help?

COVID-19 can spread when people breathe, talk, cough, or sneeze. Wearing a mask keeps the virus from reaching others. It also can stop the virus from reaching you. If everyone wears a mask when they're out in public, fewer people will get sick.
 

Who Shouldn't Wear a Mask?

Most of us can and should wear masks when in public. But some people cannot, including:

• children younger than 2 years old

• someone who is sick and has trouble breathing

• anyone who can't take a mask off without help

• people with some types of cognitive, developmental, or behavioral conditions
    

How Are People Tested for Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

There are two types of tests for COVID-19:

• One type of test can tell if someone is currently infected with coronavirus. To do this test, health care providers use a  swab (like a longer Q-Tip) to take a sample from the nose or throat.

• A blood test that checks for antibodies can tell if someone was infected with coronavirus at least 2–3 weeks before the test. It can't tell if they're infected at the time of the test, which is why it isn't used to diagnose COVID-19.
   

How Can We Protect Ourselves From Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

To protect yourself and your family:

• Adults and kids over 2 years old should wear a mask any time they are out in public and around other people to help slow the spread of the virus. Avoid large crowds and busy places.

• Avoid public indoor spaces that do not provide fresh air from outdoors. Restaurants and bars are particularly risky because people must take off their masks to eat and drink. It is safest to eat outdoors if possible or to get takeout restaurant food to eat at home.

• Stay at least 6 feet from people you don't live with. COVID-19 can spread before a person has symptoms and even when someone has no symptoms.

• Wash your hands well and often. Wash for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Teach your kids to do the same.

• Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Use a household cleaner or wipe to clean and disinfect surfaces and things that people touch a lot (like doorknobs, cellphones, and counters).

• Keep informed about the latest recommendations for COVID-19 testing in case someone in your family gets sick or is exposed to an infected person. Follow recommendations for quarantine and isolation to stop the virus from spreading.

• Avoid non-essential travel. If you must travel, follow state and local recommendations or requirements for testing and quarantining before and after travel.

• Make sure your children get all their vaccinations. Protect them against illnesses like measles and the flu. Kids who have another infection may have a harder time getting better if they do get COVID-19.
   

How Is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Treated?

There is no specific medicine for COVID-19. Most people who have it get better at home with plenty of liquids, rest, and comfort. Some people get very ill and need treatment in the hospital.