Abstract

Worldwide COVID-19 is playing havoc, and in India, the situation is similarly bleak. Due to the higher population density and weak health sector, the Indian government’s approach to curb the spread of this deadly virus, has been the imposition of tougher lockdowns. Perhaps, isolating and quarantining the infected and asymptomatic people is the only strategy that seems to work right now. Local administrations in India have categorized areas in different risk zones to deal with this pandemic effectively. Here, we report a COVID -19 management strategy of Ramganj, Jaipur India, using an integrated satellite remote sensing, geographic information system (GIS), and local knowledge-based approach to effectively tackle the contagion of this disease. We spatially defined various risk zones and the activities that can be allowed in them, in consultation with the local authorities. The study shall serve as a replica study for managing COVID-19 in India or elsewhere.

摘要

全球 COVID-19 正在肆虐，而在印度，情况同样惨淡。由于人口密度较高和卫生部门薄弱，印度政府遏制这种致命病毒传播的方法是实施更严厉的封锁。也许，隔离和隔离受感染和无症状的人是目前唯一可行的策略。印度地方政府已将区域划分为不同的风险区域，以有效应对这一流行病。在这里，我们报告了印度斋浦尔 Ramganj 的 COVID -19 管理策略，该策略使用综合卫星遥感、地理信息系统 (GIS) 和基于本地知识的方法来有效应对这种疾病的传染。我们在空间上定义了各种风险区域以及其中可以允许的活动，与地方当局协商。该研究应作为在印度或其他地方管理 COVID-19 的复制研究。