Hubli, Sep 17 (UNI) A Powered Air Filtering Respirator (PAPR), used by Doctors, Nurses, Para medical Staff etc, in the Hospitals treating the Covid-19 patients and claimed to be the first of its kind purely and Indigenously produced in the country by a team of engineers and doctors in association with a hospital in Gadag, was launched into the market here on Thursday by the Karnataka Major Industries Minister, Mr Jagadish Shettar.
Congratulating the Team of Engineers and Doctors that successfully produced the Indigenous Respirator, a first in the country, Mr Jagadish Shettar lauded their achievement, as the product would go a long way in helping the Covid-19 Warriors working in the Hospitals in their fight against the pandemic.
He asked people not to fear the Pandemic, but strictly adhere to the medical advises such as compulsorily wearing masks, Social distancing and maintaining cleanliness in the living surroundings to avoid getting affected by Covid-19.