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Updated April 15th, 2020 at 13:37 IST

From PPE boxes to surgical masks, Indian Armed Forces' innovations bolster Covid battle

Strengthening the fight against COVID-19, the Indian Army and the Indian Navy have been developing their own set of innovations and solutions.

Reported by: Ananya Varma
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Strengthening the fight against COVID-19, the Indian Army and the Indian Navy have been developing their own set of innovations and coming up with their own solutions to effectively combat the pandemic. Some of the innovations by the corps include developing an anti-aerosalisation box in which doctors can conduct tests without being exposed to possibly infected patients, surgical masks using 3D printers, thermal scanners, UV light hand sanitizers, and amongst others. 

Read: Indian Navy's Southern Command Trains Non-medical Staff To Support Fight Against COVID-19

Read: COVID-19: Indian Navy Transports Medical Team To Pune For Setting Up Test Facility

Anti-aerosalisation box

 Thermal Scanners

Surgical masks through 3D printing

Multifeed Oxygen Manifolds (MOM)

The Indian Navy took to twitter to share one of its innovations called the Multifeed Oxygen Manifolds (MOM) which can supply Oxygen to six patients at a time. "This enables critical care management to a larger number of COVID patients," tweeted the Indian Navy. 

Read: Indian Navy Chief Addresses Naval Staff; Says 'ready To Assist Govt To Fight COVID-19'

Read: Indian Navy Monitors Health Of Sailors And Officers Amid Covid-19 Outbreak 

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Published April 15th, 2020 at 13:37 IST

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