Migrant workers who went back home last year have had it worse since their return. Most remain without work, their condition just as bad as during last year’s lockdown.
Though state government promised COVID relief of Rs 2,000 to domestic workers, most haven’t been to apply because of the complicated process. Here’s how you can help your domestic worker with the application process
From 30,000-40,000 COVID tests per day during the peak of the second wave, Bengaluru Urban is currently clocking 65,000-70,000 tests per day against the health department target of just over 24,000.
The combination of digital misinformation about the vaccine and its unavailability is creating vaccine hesitancy among the less privileged, say experts.
Around 10% of the population could have long-term mental health issues due to the COVID pandemic. Support systems should be built to help people recover.
The city owes much, in terms of dignity, pay and benefits, to crematorium and burial ground workers, especially in the pandemic, the report recommends.
