91 Important "Covid 19” Questions and its Answers

Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) has come out with three new loan schemes for the MSMEs affected by COVID - 19. In the first scheme, a loan of Rs.5 crore will be provided, on easy terms against work…

Yes. COVID advance can be filed by any PF subscriber. Since you have not withdrawn your PF funds you are still a PF member.

Follow the below steps to file EPF Claim through Umang App. Open Umang app Select EPFO Select “Request for Advance (COVID-19)” Enter your UAN details and click on 'Get OTP' to get one-time…

Mobile number and Email update requires a visit to any Aadhaar Kendra near you. However, Aadhaar Centres across the country are currently non-functional. Please follow government advisory. #StayHomeSaveLives…

From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to…

There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the external temperature…

Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking…

To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes. The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets…

No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap…

UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation. Source: World Health Organization, March 20, 2020

Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever (i.e. have a higher than normal body temperature) because of infection with the new coronavirus. However, they cannot detect…

No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth).…

No. There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus.  There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with…

Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus. Source:…

No. Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus. The virus is so new and different that…

People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable…

No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if…

To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). However, those infected with the virus should receive appropriate care to relieve and treat symptoms,…

You can use NRO, Joint Account (Spouse), or Savings Account. In case you don't have a passbook, you can use Cheque book or Bank Statement having IFSC Code and Account Number. You cannot use…

Only members of the Kerala Pravasi Welfare Board, who tested COVID 19 positive, are eligible to receive the financial assistance of INR 10000. For this, please login to the Pravasi Welfare Board website…

Yes, you can submit the Qatar ID copy.

You can apply for the OBC Certificate online in Andhra Pradesh as mentioned below. Login to AP Meeseva portal Click on the Revenue Department. Go to Revenue Department services. Select "Caste certificate" under…

Yes. It’s covered under most of the private medical insurance. Only thing is one should be able to establish the reason for admission to get the claim settlement.  To put it simply you shouldn’t…

Based on the information available, it is only for ration cardholders. The government of Telangana will provide nearly 8.8 million Ration cardholders in the state 12 kg of rice and each of these…

There are many roadside vendors/shops selling fruits and vegetables in Kerala. As it is part of essential supplies, I think, you can sell it. If you want a pass for it, you can get it from the below link.…

NORKA has not yet issued the application form for financial assistance. We will update the details here as soon as it is available.

You can submit your grievances on the NORKA website. Login to Norka Roots website. Click on "Raising a Grievance". Select Grievance Category as "NRK ID Card Related". Enter the Grievance Description.…

The Ministry of External Affairs has established a 24X7 helpline for coordination on COVID-19. For any information, please contact the following: Control Room: 1800118797 (toll free), +91-11-23012113,+91-11-…

Following the spread of Covid-19, the Government of Kerala has decided to issue a kit containing food grains to all ration card holders in Kerala.The ‘Donate My Kit’ campaign is started by…

Follow the below steps to raise grievances related to the Norka ID card. Login to Norka Roots website. Click on "Raising a Grievance". Select Grievance Category as "NRK ID Card Related". Enter…

KSFE has postponed all their chitty auctions due from 21st March 2020 to 20th April 2020 in all the branches.(In the case branches in Pathanamthitta region it is from 13th March onwards) You can…

Only pensioners of the Kerala Pravasi Welfare Board are eligible to receive the financial assistance of INR 1000. For this, please visit the Pravasi Welfare Board website.  

Yes, you can keep a copy of Ikhama in the place where you need to keep a copy of Visa Registered Page / Copy of Visa in Passport.

The online application for various financial assistance schemes announced for Pravasis in the context of COVID 19 will be available from 18-04-2020. Applications must be made through the Norka Roots website.…

Normally it will take a maximum of 15 days for approval. You can download the Norka ID card after that. You will also receive a hard copy of NORKA ID card within 1.5 months at Kerala postal address. If…

NORKA provides emergency financial assistance of Rs 5000 to people who came home after January 1, 2020  with a valid passport and job visa and is unable to return abroad during corona crisis…

Each of the nearly 8.8 million food security cardholders in the state would be given 12 kg of rice and each of these families would be given one-time support of Rs 1,500 to meet expenditure on other essential…

For chitty amounting to Rs. 10 lakhs with 40months duration monthly subscription amount would be be Rs. 25,000/-(25000x40 = 10,00,000). However you will be getting discount on monthly installments based…

During pendency of any other advance, the application for COVID-19 claim is permitted.

The approval of KYC by employer is an online facility which can be operated irrespective of the location. Please request the employer to approve the KYC.

You cannot travel now for job-related purposes. If it is for something emergency, you can avail of Emergency Travel Pass from here. This Emergency Travel Pass facility should be used only during the unavoidable…

Initially, KSFE had postponed all their chitty auctions due from 21st March to 20th April in all their branches.(In the case branches in Pathanamthitta region it is from 13th March…

NORKA has begun registration of Pravasis who wish to return to Kerala from other States in India. This registration is only for making quarantine arrangements in Kerala and monitoring the registered…

EPFO settles claims for availing advance to fight COVID-19 pandemic within 03 working days. After processing the claims, the cheque is sent to the bank for crediting the amount to the bank account of…

Yes member can apply for advance from the contributions received by EPFO.

No issues.   You will be contacted later for verification, if required.

They will provide you a mail id based on the district you are from. You need to send mail to that id based on the district. Follow the below steps to speak to Norka. Visit the Norka Roots website.…

In case the name, date of birth and gender in all the accounts is same, the member can apply online for transfer through his login. The present UAN should be validated with Aadhar. In case of difference…

The process is also noted below: Login to Member Interface of Unified Portal (EPF India website) Go to Online Services>>Claim (Form-31,19,10C & 10D) Enter your Bank Account and verify Click…

The advance to fight COVID-19 pandemic is available once only.