Hosps ready to handle Covid, says doctor as cases touch 4
Ranchi: The Ranchi district health department on Thursday said Covid-19 cases in the state capital have jumped to four within a week. The first positive case was reported on May 24 when a Lohardaga resident tested positive after returning from Maharashtra.
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Of the three new cases, two are men, aged 71 and 53 years, while the third is a 21-year-old woman. While two are in home quarantine, one is admitted to a city hospital, officials said.
Ranchi civil surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar said, "A total of 18 tests were conducted on Wednesday, all of which returned negative. While the new variant does not appear to be severe, everyone must stay alert. We are fully prepared to handle the situation."
A total of 20 isolation beds have been allocated at the Sadar Hospital to manage a potential surge in cases. All community health centres and primary health centres would be provided with testing kits by Friday, health officials said. "Request for adequate supplies has been initiated," Dr Kumar said.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims) has designated 20 beds in the dengue ward for stable Covid patients. A screening OPD and sample collection facility has been set up.
Departments responsible for RTPCR testing and genome sequencing have been instructed to submit their requirements for reagents and consumables.
The Rims management directed the store department to maintain supplies, including 500 surgical masks, 500 PPE kits, 500 bottles of hand rub, and oxygen cylinders and masks (NRVM), as needed. Provisions include ventilator spare parts, consumables, monitors, and five reserve ventilators. The facility will maintain adequate stocks of essential medicines for effective patient care.
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