COVID-19 cases in Telangana rise to double digits, experts say current wave appears mild
COVID-19 cases in Telangana have now climbed into double digits, with 10 active cases reported on Sunday, June 8, according to the national COVID-19 dashboard. The fresh uptick marks a steady rise in infections across the state, mirroring a broader national trend.
The current wave in Telangana began on May 23, when a doctor from Kukatpally in Hyderabad tested positive, the first recorded case in this phase of the outbreak. Since then, daily case numbers have seen a gradual increase.
Officials, however, have sought to calm public concern. Telangana's Director of Public Health and Family Welfare told The Hindu, 'It is only a normal routine kind of cases . If there is any hospitalisation or serious presentation, it will be taken seriously. The Government of India is also on the same page.'
Genome sequencing data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) shows that five samples from Telangana were sequenced as of June 8. Four of these belong to the LF.7.9 variant, while one was identified as the XFG variant.
Medical experts have so far noted no alarming signs. Dr. Kiran Madala, Professor of Anaesthesia at Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad, said, 'The cases are going up every day, but it is behaving just like another flu. We are not seeing any unusual hospital admissions. The pattern appears similar to what other states are experiencing, and it is milder for now.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Gujarat on second spot with 822 active Covid cases
Ahmedabad: Gujarat was on the second spot in active Covid cases among Indian states as of Sunday morning, according to the dashboard of the ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kerala, with 1,950 cases, had the highest number of active cases, followed by Gujarat at 822, West Bengal at 693, Delhi at 686 and Maharashtra at 595. In total, the number of cases crossed the 6,000 mark, reaching 6,133, with 378 new cases, including 105 from Gujarat. Across India, six Covid deaths were recorded, where some of the comorbidities reported included hypertension, ischemic heart disease, respiratory failure, pneumonia, diabetes and kidney disease. "A majority of Covid patients who are being treated in the hospitals in Ahmedabad have existing health conditions. Covid infection has just added to the symptoms, due to which some are on oxygen support. Severe cases are still rare, and more than 90% of the patients with flu-like symptoms recover within three to five days," said a city-based physician.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Covid-19 positivity rate increases in Ludhiana during June.
Ludhiana: Health authorities in Ludhiana have flagged a concerning uptick in Covid-19 cases, with the district's positivity rate jumping to 7.14% in early June — the highest monthly figure this year and nearly 12 times May's rate, suggests official data. The surge comes after months of negligible case counts. From Jan through April, more than 2,100 tests yielded zero positive cases. In May, only four cases were detected from 680 tests — a modest 0.6% positivity rate. However, in just the first six days of June, 12 out of 168 tests came back positive, marking a sharp rise. While the total number of infections remains low—16 cases from 2,988 tests since January—public health experts and officials are urging caution without sparking alarm. A health department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said most positive patients are asymptomatic and under home isolation. "There's no cause for panic yet," the official said, "but it's too early to rule out a potential increase." Authorities recommend wearing masks in crowded areas and self-isolating if experiencing flu-like symptoms. Testing is advised for those showing signs of infection. Most tests so far have been conducted at Ludhiana's civil hospital, with the remainder done at private facilities. Dr Dheeraj Aggarwal, president of the Ludhiana chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), echoed the need for public responsibility. "We believe many suspected cases are going unreported. Until new guidelines are issued, people should take general precautions — wear masks, wash hands, and maintain respiratory hygiene," he said. Dr Aggarwal stressed that individuals with cold or flu symptoms should consider it their civic duty to self-isolate to avoid spreading infections. "It's time we start accepting COVID as part of daily life," he said. Punjab health minister, Dr Balbir Singh, during a meeting with volunteer organisations on Friday, downplayed the situation, calling it "completely normal". He reiterated that the Punjab govt was equipped to manage any rise in infections. However, he advised immunocompromised individuals — including pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses — to wear masks as a precaution. MSID:: 121707067 413 |
India.com
2 hours ago
- India.com
'Bigger destruction than Corona': US expert issues chilling warning, says China is secretly running... end relations...
New Delhi: An American expert has issued a big warning about China. He says that if all relations with Beijing are not completely ended, then a situation more dangerous than Covid-19 may have to be faced. Two Chinese citizens are accused of smuggling toxic agricultural fungus into the US. Gordon G. Chang, a leading analyst of the activities of the Chinese Communist Party, said, 'This was an attack on the United States.' China plotting against America? Speaking to Fox News after the arrest of Yunqing Jian and Junyong Liu, Chang warned that the alleged conspiracy indicates something deeper. He said that China is secretly running a long-running campaign to destabilize America from within. The only way to stop this is to end relations with China. Jian, 33, and Liu, 34, from China, are accused of smuggling into the US a fungus called Fusarium graminearum, which causes head blight, a disease that devastates crops such as wheat, rice and maize. China accused of spreading agricultural terrorism According to the US Justice Department, the fungus is identified in scientific literature as a potential agricultural terrorism weapon with the potential to trigger food shortages, economic setbacks and serious health effects, including liver damage and reproductive problems. The two men had previously worked on the fungus in China and allegedly conducted unauthorized research after bringing it to the USA. Chang said the case is not just about biological smuggling but much more than that. It is part of a broader People's War strategy rooted in Maoist doctrine aimed at weakening and destabilizing enemies politically, economically and psychologically.
