IMPORTANT : Evolving Covid Situation at GG
Dear Residents
Over past couple of days Covid testing camps were held at both Skyvilla and Trinity Towers so far more than 60 people including residents and staff have been detected Covid positive, all asymtomatic. Another batch of test results from TT is yet to come. This was an RT PCR test and is generally considered reliable. While we have not conducted tests within SoJ please understand that anybody could be infected.
To limit further spread and for your own benefit we are recommending that you continue to follow all government mandated precautions. These include but are not limited to:
- staying at home as much as possible
- never moving out without a mask
- avoid exposure for elderly,children under age of 10 and people with BP, diabetes, chest diseases or any other serious medical conditions
- regularly washing hands with soap and water or sanitizers when soap is not available.
- if you have any of the following symptoms, please contact a health professional immediately - fever, cough, breathing difficulty or loss of sense of smell.
- if you have employed a maid, fill in the form for your own flat, and do not share maids with TT or SV . Ensure you are aware of your maid's whereabouts . Do not hire a maid who you cannot trust to take precautions.
As a precautionary measure and to detect asymptomatic cases Pune Municipal Corporation is conducting voluntary tests free of charge and the same can be done free of charge at a PMC Covid care centre.
- Swap Collection Center List: https://www.pmc.gov.in/en/covid-centers
- Covid Care Center List: https://www.pmc.gov.in/en/covid-centers
You may also use one of the private labs to get a test done at your own cost. This is more important for high risk residents (elderly or BP patients/Diabetics) given that they are likely to suffer worse outcomes if an infection does not get treated in time.
Residents who have potential exposure, e.g. have had contact with others without masks, have had family meetings, get togethers or parties or have daily maids, cooks or other daily workers may also want to get tested as a precaution.
For most people who are tested Covid-19 positive:
- home quarantine is a possible option.
- You will need to get a medical fitness checkup done to confirm if you do not need hospital care.
- Early testing for asyptomatic or pre syptomatic infection helps start monitoring and treatment before the disease turns serious. This includes potentially starting doses of medicines that keep it under control.
- Also, most medical insurance companies cover Covid-19 treatment. You may verify it with your insurer before getting the tests done.
Given the current number of cases in GG, additional restrictions may be placed at the society level. SV has stopped maid entry altogether and TT is also taking stringent measures.
SOJ has not yet put any restrictions in place. It is however possible that over time we may also have to take stricter measures to limit exposure of residents. Given the number of cases it is also possible that at some point GG may also be declared a micro containment zone.
Further recommendations in this light:
- please limit visitors as far as possible for their safety
- please limit your visits and meeting people
- stay stocked up on groceries and vegetables. While essential supplies will be allowed in general, there might be some transition period where supply logistics may get affected if the campus is declared a micro containment zone.
We all are in this together and hence co-operation from everyone is requested. Take care!
Thanks and Regards
SOJ MC