Five Covid cases in Trichy city; mask up, say doctors
Trichy: Five Covid cases have been detected in Trichy in the past few days. While one patient was discharged on Monday, two others are receiving treatment at a private hospital, and two are in home isolation.
Sources said that the four patients currently under care are stable and are being closely monitored. Among those admitted are a 77-year-old male and a 66-year-old male, both with comorbidities. Although the 66-year-old, who has COPD, is in the ICU, he is not on ventilator support. The 77 year old with comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery disease while not on ICU is being given oxygen support.
Authorities said no specific travel history could be established for these cases.
Meanwhile, Trichy, home to one of the busiest international airports in Tamil Nadu with flights arriving from several countries affected by the new wave of Covid-19, has been directed to increase screening and surveillance. "The district health department has directed the airport health team to increase screening for passengers with symptoms, especially those with travel history from affected countries," a source said.
Currently, a staff doctor, a staff nurse, and a health inspector stationed at the airport for monkeypox screenings will also conduct Covid screenings.
Additionally, Trichy MGMGH hospital has allocated a 12-bed special ward near the Mpox ward to manage Covid emergencies. This hospital was a key govt facility in the region for treating Covid-19 cases and had expanded its bed capacity from 10 to 500 during the peak last time.
Officials say there is no reason for people to panic but people should stick to precautionary measures like masking up in a crowded place, while the hospitals are doing their bit to be prepared for any eventuality.
"It's a subvariant of Omicron, and with people vaccinated, it will be handled better. It may not escalate into something as serious as before. There have been no alarming instances of fever or flu clusters despite the fluctuating climate as well this season. However, people—especially those with comorbidities or older adults—should wear masks as a precaution in crowded places. Otherwise, there is nothing alarming in the situation," a senior health official told TOI.
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