Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, several social media platforms are sharing resources that will help people find oxygen cylinders, remdesivir, and beds in hospitals. If you are looking for resources or need a handy guide, here are some Instagram accounts you can follow for updates.
1. Hemkunt Foundation
Source: Instagram/hemkunt_foundation
A non-profit organisation, Hemkunt has been relentless in its support for those affected by COVID-19. They have organised oxygen cylinders, hospital beds, and other necessary equipment for those who are in dire need of medical support.
2. Dhoond
Source: Instagram/dhoondh
This non-profit organisation connects COVID-19 patients to plasma donors. If you need plasma for recovery or you’d like to become a donor, you can find all the relevant information on their page. Additionally, they also share awareness on plasma donation and why it’s the need of the hour.
3. Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein™
Source: Instagram/puranidilliwaley
The account collates verified information from several sources and puts them in one place for your perusal. Whether you are looking for oxygen cylinders or hospital beds, you can follow their page or reach out to them for relevant information and help.
4. Covid Aid Resources
Source: Instagram/covidaidresources
Social media can be a confusing place with information flowing in from all directions. However, this page verifies information and even shares the date of verification since medicines and medical equipment are quickly running out of supply.
5. Plasma Donors Delhi
Source: Instagram/plasmadonors.delhi
Just like most Instagram accounts engaged in COVID-19 support work, this one too shares crucial information on availability of plasma donors, medicines, and other essentials in Delhi. So if you stay in the national capital, you can refer to this page.
6. Khushi
Source: Instagram/bigfatbite
Several isolated COVID-19 patients are unable to cook for themselves or their family members. At such a time, having home food delivered to your doorstep is nothing short of a blessing. You can bookmark the resources shared on this page should you wish to avail tiffin services.
7. Patna Beats
Source: Instagram/patnabeats
If you live in Patna and are looking for RT-PCR tests, doctors, or other medical help, you can follow this page to avail all the relevant information. They also share information regarding lockdown and latest policies, which will help you stay abreast of the situation.
8. Banarasi Adda
Source: Instagram/banarasiadda
This account is dedicated to collating all the information regarding oxygen cylinders, medicines, and tiffin services in Varanasi. If you are a resident of the city, you can follow this page to keep yourself informed about different supplies and services.
9. Dalit Feminist
Source: Instagram/dalitfeminist
During a crisis situation, it’s normal to be confused about the amount of information coming your way. This page collects information under a Highlight titled ‘Covid Resources’. You can follow their page and Stories for important information and updates.
10. Disha Ravi
Source: Instagram/disharavii
The climate warrior has been collating verified information on her page. You can follow her on Instagram for resourceful information regarding COVID-19.
Do you have any more Instagram accounts to add to the list? Let us know in the comments.
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