Corona Virus has taken this world by a shock and with days passing by people are suffering. Many companies have started donating for the treatment and safety of the people. Let’s take a look at what some tech companies are doing in order to save humanity. Before beginning, I hope you guys are following the quarantine rules set by your government and also wash your hands before you do anything, before reading this also.
Huami Amazfit :
#WorkFromHome? Now, #WorkForDoctors and spread this helpline 🙏
1 RT = 1 N95 Mask 😷 https://t.co/y5nfm29YgL
— Amazfit India (@AmazfitIN) March 28, 2020
Amazfit has been part of the budget segment for smartwatches, especially in India. They are one of the first companies in India to work towards the cause in this hour of pain. Amazfit has announced that they will be donating high-quality N95 masks and protective suits to various hospitals and government officials in order to keep them safe. They also confirmed that in order to combat the COVID-19 virus, Amazfit will send out protective gear to AIIMS New Delhi and Manipal Hospital.
CP Khandelwal, CEO – PR Innovations, Amazfit India said, “We want to extend our support to the government authorities and leading hospitals who are working really well during this tough time where the nation is facing a shortage of masks and hygiene essentials,”
“On behalf of Huami, we are open to all requests from doctors and hospitals or any government authority for providing support for various hygiene essentials and supply. I have converted my alternative no. “For this cause and interest, authorities can directly reach out to our WhatsApp support line +91-85954 38550,” said Honey Singh, CEO, #Arm Worldwide.
Hello All, We are launching a dedicated Whatsapp support line (8595438550) for all the hospitals, doctors to fight COVID19. We are already donating high-quality #N95 masks and protective suits for doctors at AIIMS and Manipal Hospitals.
Ping at this number if you need help. pic.twitter.com/z8iIVIs0Dy
— Amazfit India (@AmazfitIN) March 25, 2020
Amazfit are not only providing protective gear but they have also launched a WhatsApp support line for hospitals and other government bodies. Hospitals and government officials can contact them on WhatsApp using the number +91-8595488550.
Facebook :
Today we're launching the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Center, a place for people to get the latest updates from health authorities and find resources for staying healthy.
➡️ https://t.co/KaJrnq7WMi pic.twitter.com/A3arjhJPSo— Meta (@Meta) March 18, 2020
Ever since the spread of COVID-19 started we’ve been flooded with fake news. People need to know the truth behind this issue and Facebook is working towards this. The social media company recently revealed that they are banning ads that ‘guarantee a cure’ for the virus and are also trying to filter out fake news as much as possible. Facebook is also trying to send people to reputable sites in order to get some information on the situation.
Also, they have made a $20million donation and given WHO free ad space so that more and more people get informed about it.
An update on the work we're doing with health authorities to connect people with accurate information and limit the spread of misinformation on COVID-19: https://t.co/nqTF751bOU pic.twitter.com/QtGIjidO0Z
— Meta (@Meta) March 25, 2020
Instagram :
Instagram, on the other hand, is using various unique ways to send out the message to the people. If you search for Corona Virus or COVID-19, you will be redirected to WHO’s official page so that you can get more information on the much more reliable source. Instagram has also started a new story tab for people who are using the ‘Stay Home’ sticker on their stories, encouraging people to stay home and stay safe.
This week we added a COVID-19 section to our Donation sticker so you can find related nonprofits more easily. We’re also making the sticker available in additional countries.❤️https://t.co/ftsBDk2PFM pic.twitter.com/EUlW1LUbKI
— Instagram (@instagram) March 25, 2020
The company is also banning any in-app effects related to the virus that are not from a reputable source.
Xiaomi India :
We're with those who're fighting against #COVID19. It's our duty to support doctors, paramedics & hospital staff!
Among other things, we're donating lakhs of N95 masks to govt. & hospitals. #XiaomiForIndia🇮🇳
Pls #StayHomeStaySafe & support those in the #FightAgainstCorona. pic.twitter.com/gSwuPuXc63
— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) March 23, 2020
Xiaomi recently launched its Redmi Note 9 Series in a live event after the launch event was canceled amidst the Corona Virus Pandemic. Chinese smartphone manufacturers have also stepped forward to help during this time.
Manu Kumar Jain, CEO, Xiaomi India earlier this week said, “Lakhs of N95 masks will be donated across State governments such as Karnataka, Punjab and Delhi government, government hospitals and state police starting this week”.
This is a really great step towards getting everyone’s life back to normal. The company has also kept its operations running by introducing ‘home delivery’ for phones and maintaining social distances at its retail outlets (before lockdown). They are continuously supporting the government by providing masks and other protective gear.
Vivo India :
Vivo is one of the companies known for its budget segment devices and they have also taken part in donating equipment to the government and hospitals in order to help get past this pandemic. The company has donated over 1 lakh masks to healthcare workers in Maharashtra.
“In response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, Vivo, the global smartphone brand, today donated one lakh medical masks to the Government of Maharashtra. The company also donated 5,000 N-95 masks that are designed to filter airborne particles,” Vivo said in a statement.
Healthcare workers continue to work under extreme circumstances to fight against COVID-19.Presided by Rajesh Tope, Public Health &Family Welfare Minister, Maharashtra, vivo India donated over 1 lakh masks to healthcare workers in Maharashtra.#covid19 #CoronaRelief pic.twitter.com/YCyGxp6FUI
— vivo India (@Vivo_India) March 25, 2020
Here’s to standing together. To support India’s battle against #COVID19, we are donating INR 1 Crore during this tough time. We urge you all to #StayHomeStaySafe and defeat this unprecedented pandemic together. #OPPOStands4India pic.twitter.com/K1fgtJfMGm
— OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) March 29, 2020