Telecom operators in India have started to warn users of Covid-19 spread after more than three dozen cases have been detected in the nation. From a report: Subscribers of Reliance Jio, Airtel, and state-run BSNL were greeted with a warning in Hindi and English when they attempted to make a phone call on Sunday. The message, locally known as “caller tune,” plays instead of regular phone ring. “Always protect your face with a handkerchief or tissue while coughing or sneezing. Regularly clean hands with soap. Avoid touching your face, eyes, or nose. If someone has cough, fever, or breathlessness maintain one metre distance. If needed, visit your nearest health centre immediately,” the pre-recorded message said. Vodafone, the top telecom operator in India, has started to implement the warning message, too, while Airtel is looking to broaden the reach of its alert, people familiar with the matter told TechCrunch.
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