As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak continues to spread like wildfire across India, the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai has designed and developed its own handheld infrared-based temperature sensor and protective gear to shield professionals from the virus exposure. It is to be noted that the instrument was manufactured at a nominal cost of just under Rs. The Indian Navy has informed that the cost is a fraction of the cost of the temperature guns in the market. In light of the heightened concern on the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in India, the country has been placed under complete lockdown for 21 days. Authorities have asked citizens to maintain strict social distancing to cut the spread of the virus outbreak.

Source: dna April 02, 2020 05:15 UTC