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First Post
24-05-2025
- Health
- First Post
Covid patient dies in Thane due to comorbidities, civic body says total active cases rise to 18
The patient was admitted on Thursday for diabetes issues and later tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday night. Thane Municipal Corporation said eight new COVID-19 cases were reported in the city, bringing the total active cases to 18 read more On Saturday (May 24), a 21-year-old man with severe diabetes died at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa due to complications from both diabetes and COVID-19, according to the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). He was admitted on Thursday for diabetes issues and tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday night. The TMC also reported eight new COVID-19 cases in the city, bringing the total active cases to 18. Only one patient is in the hospital, while the others are isolating at home, and all are in stable condition. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The deceased had been admitted on Thursday due to diabetes-related complications and his COVID-19 test came out positive on Friday night', said hospital superintendent Dr Aniruddha Malgaonkar. A 19-bed ward has been set up at the hospital for COVID-19 patients, and it is equipped with RT-PCR testing facilities, he informed. The civic body held a high-level review meeting on Friday to assess the situation. 'A sufficient stock of medicines has been maintained at all health centres and COVID-19 testing kits are readily available,' said chief medical officer Dr Chetna Nitil. The civic body also assured that the situation was under control and appealed the public not to panic. In Maharashtra, Mumbai has emerged as the epicentre of most Covid cases. Mumbai has reported 95 cases in May, making up most of Maharashtra's total infections. However, hospitalisations are low, with only 16 patients admitted. The BMC has advised testing for all patients with SARI symptoms. Kerala, with 273 Covid infections in May, has the highest number of cases in India. The state health minister has instructed all districts to increase surveillance and made masks mandatory in hospitals. People with cough symptoms are advised to wear face coverings. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Karnataka has seen a slight increase with 35 cases, including a nine-month-old baby from Hoskote. People with Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) symptoms are advised to get tested. Even though Andhra Pradesh has not seen a significant increase, it has instructed health facilities to maintain adequate stocks of vaccines, PPE kits, and triple-layer masks. Meanwhile, Delhi has reported 23 cases, leading the government to instruct hospitals to ensure beds, oxygen cylinders, testing kits, and vaccines are available. Experts believe the increase in COVID-19 cases in South Asia is due to the JN.1 variant , a sub-variant of Omicron. Although this variant is active, the World Health Organization (WHO) has not yet labelled it as a 'variant of concern.' The symptoms are usually mild, and people recover within four days. Common symptoms include fever, runny nose, sore throat, headaches, fatigue, and exhaustion.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
India Records 257 Covid Cases Amid Surge, 23 In Capital
New Delhi: India is currently witnessing a modest rise in Covid-19 infections, with the Union Health Ministry reporting 257 active cases so far. Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu account for over 85 per cent of these cases. Delhi has also reported 23 active cases. Kerala tops the list with 273 active cases, followed by Tamil Nadu with over 66 cases and Maharashtra with over 56 infections. The spike in these states comes amid a regional surge in Covid-19 cases across Asia. Health authorities in Kerala confirmed one death as of May 19. Other states and union territories that reported new or existing active cases include: Puducherry - 10 active cases (3 new since May 12) Karnataka - 13 active cases (8 new) Delhi - 5 active cases (3 new) Gujarat - 7 active cases (6 new) Rajasthan - 2 active cases (1 new) Haryana - 1 active case (1 new) Sikkim - 1 active case (1 new) West Bengal - 1 active case No other state has reported any new infections or deaths since May 19. At least 112 patients have recovered or been discharged during the same period. The country's overall recovery stands at more than 4.45 crore, with 5.33 lakh total deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Amid the rise, state governments have urged the public to remain cautious but not alarmed. Kerala Health Minister Veena George noted the uptick in Covid cases in Southeast Asia and warned of a possible increase in the state. "While the severity is not high, self-defence is important," she said, addressing the media. She also advised those with symptoms and vulnerable individuals to wear masks and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar has asked citizens not to panic, saying, "I want to tell you all, not to be scared. Corona is normal now, our immunity has increased, and this situation will persist; no need to panic. The government is alert. If any health-related problem arises, we are prepared." Tamil Nadu's Director of Public Health T S Selvavinayagam also said there was "no need to panic." "As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, our medical infrastructure is prepared to handle any kind of situation. But we are nowhere near any such situations. If there is a need for people to follow some rules, we will notify them. Our surveillance mechanism is very robust and people are advised to stay calm," he said. So far, no new advisories have been issued by the World Health Organization or the Union Health Ministry, though states continue to monitor ILI (Influenza-Like Illness) and SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infections) trends.
