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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Bihar reports first Covid-19 case of current wave
Bihar on Monday registered the state's first Covid-19 case of the current wave as a 31-year-old man from Patna tested positive for the infection, a senior health official said. The patient, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital, has "no history" of travelling outside the state recently. "A man from Patna with no history of travelling outside the state recently has tested positive for Covid-19. The level of infection is very mild. The case is being monitored closely and all necessary protocols are being followed," Patna Civil Surgeon Abinash Kumar Singh told PTI. The administration has urged the citizens to "stay alert but not alarmed", as health systems remain fully equipped to handle the situation, he said, adding that there is "no need to panic". "Government hospitals in Patna have already been asked to ensure preparedness. This includes ensuring the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines," Singh said. Covid-19 cases have been rising across the country over the past few weeks.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Second Covid case detected in Patna
Patna: Patna recorded its second Covid case on Monday, civil surgeon Dr Abinash Kumar Singh said. Both patients, with no travel history, presented mild symptoms such as sore throat and fever. "The first case was reported on May 23 from a private hospital. It was detected at a private lab. The second was detected at AIIMS-Patna," Dr Singh told this newspaper. He said there was no need for panic and said, "There are currently no plans to restart Covid test at govt hospitals, but people should remain alert and get tested if symptoms appear." At IGIMS, medical superintendent Dr Manish Mandal said, "We have reserved 12 oxygen beds and three ICU isolation beds. We are fully stocked with necessary medicines and infrastructure." Public announcements on the IGIMS campus reminded people to maintain social distancing. Meanwhile, ICMR director general Dr Rajiv Behl said on Monday that the current rise in cases was mild. "There is no cause for concern at this stage," he added.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Bihar reports two COVID cases in fresh wave
Bihar on Monday (May 26, 2025) registered the State's first COVID-19 cases of the current wave, with two men testing positive for the virus. One of them, a doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Patna, was undergoing treatment in the AIIMS campus itself, while the other man was admitted to a private hospital. Both men had 'no history' of travelling outside the State recently, Patna Civil Surgeon Abinash Kumar Singh told The Hindu. He added that there was no reason to panic and that people were being advised to stay alert. COVID-19 cases have been on the rise across the country over the past few weeks. Following the increasing number of cases, Bihar's Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena on Monday held a high-level meeting with all civil surgeons of the State through video conferencing and issued several directions. 'All the medical colleges of the State have been instructed to ensure the preparedness, and RT-PCR facilities should be available, including the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines,' he said.
India.com
26-05-2025
- Health
- India.com
Bihar reports first Covid case, 4 more test positive in Bengal, 104 active cases in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai witness surge
A health worker collects a nasal swab sample of a woman for the COVID-19 test amid a surge in cases, in New Delhi. (FILE ANI Photo) New Delhi: Covid cases are rising rapidly in India. Bihar on Monday registered the state's first Covid-19 case of the current wave. A 31-year-old man from Patna tested positive for the infection. The patient, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital, has 'no history' of travelling outside the state recently. 'A man from Patna with no history of travelling outside the state recently has tested positive for Covid-19. The level of infection is very mild. The case is being monitored closely and all necessary protocols are being followed,' Patna Civil Surgeon Abinash Kumar Singh told PTI. The administration has urged the citizens to 'stay alert but not alarmed', as health systems remain fully equipped to handle the situation, he said, adding that there is 'no need to panic'. 'Government hospitals in Patna have already been asked to ensure preparedness. This includes ensuring the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines,' Singh said. First Covid Case in Jharkhand: Jharkhand's capital Ranchi on Sunday registered the state's first COVID-19 case of the current wave as a person who had recently returned from Mumbai tested positive for the infection. The infected person is being treated at a private hospital here, he said. 'Today, we received the official confirmation of the first COVID-19 case in Ranchi of the current wave. His condition is stable and he is not showing any other complications,' Ranchi Civil Surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar told PTI. Here are some of the key updates: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said there is no need to panic about COVID-19 cases, even as she asserted that the hospitals were fully prepared to tackle if the number rises. According to official figures, Delhi has 104 cases of the resurgent virus. Bihar on Monday registered the state's first Covid-19 case of the current wave as a 31-year-old man from Patna tested positive for the infection Four more people tested positive for Covid-19 in West Bengal, taking the count of active cases to 11, a health department official said. The patients with breathing-related issues have been undergoing treatment at state-run and private hospitals With fresh Covid-19 cases being reported in the state, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the government is taking all the necessary precautionary measures, including testing the risky cases. A 84-year-old-man with severe comorbidities has died in Bengaluru and his Covid-19 test results came positive on Saturday Most of the Covid cases reported in various states are mild in nature and the patients are under home care, official sources said amid a rise in cases in some countries.
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Covid-19 cases cross 1,000 mark: 430 active cases in Kerala, 104 in Delhi
Covid-19 cases are witnessing a rapid surge across the country, with over 1,000 infections reported so far, including 752 new cases recently confirmed. Delhi has emerged as one of the key contributors to this spike, recording 99 new cases in the past week and a total of 104 active cases, reigniting public concerns about a fresh outbreak. According to government data, Kerala currently tops the chart with the highest number of active cases at 430. Other states with notable case counts include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), Karnataka (47), Uttar Pradesh (15), and West Bengal (12). Several states and union territories, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, have reported no active cases at present. Bihar confirms first Covid case in ongoing surge The patient is being treated at a private hospital and has not travelled outside the state recently. 'A man from Patna with no history of travelling outside the state recently has tested positive for Covid-19. The level of infection is very mild. The case is being monitored closely and all necessary protocols are being followed,' said Patna Civil Surgeon Abinash Kumar Singh. New Covid-19 sub variants detected in India India has detected one case of the Covid-19 subvariant NB.1.8.1 in Tamil Nadu and four cases of LF.7 in Gujarat, according to INSACOG, which is a network of laboratories across India that tracks and studies the evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Both are listed by WHO as 'Variants under Monitoring' but are not 'Variants of Concern'. These sub variants are linked to rising infections in Asia. Meanwhile, JN.1 remains dominant in India, representing 53 per cent of samples, followed by BA.2 at 26 per cent. Govt issues new Covid advisory for Delhi Last week, the Directorate General of Health Services issued a new advisory directing all government and private hospitals to enhance preparedness. The advisory urges hospitals to ensure the availability and functionality of key equipment. 'All the equipment such as Ventilators, Bi-Pap, Oxygen Concentrators, PSA etc. are in functional condition,' it stated. Hospitals must also conduct staff refresher training, report ILI/SARI cases on IHIP, and submit all positive samples to Lok Nayak Hospital for genome sequencing. 'Respiratory etiquettes are being followed, including wearing mask in hospital premises,' it added.
