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Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Gurgaon; Faridabad record 28 active Covid-19 cases
The tally of active coronavirus cases in Faridabad reached 16 on Saturday, while that for Gurgaon is 12, after seven patients recovered in May. *As per data shared by the district administration, on May 31, 94 samples were tested, and three positive cases were detected in Gurgaon on Saturday*. With the symptoms being mild and all patients under home isolation, no deaths due to the coronavirus have been reported so far in Haryana, health officers said. Gurgaon reported three Covid-19 cases on Saturday — a 32-year-old man who is a resident of Essel Tower with recent travel from Tamil Nadu, a 44-year-old woman, a resident of DLF City phase 1, and a 28-year-old woman resident of Vatika India Next, both with no travel history. The health department had earlier stated that the situation is under control and there is no cause for worry with the rise in mild symptomatic Covid-19 cases. 'All the pandemic-era precautionary measures and advisories, including mask-wearing, have been reissued and reiterated to hospitals. For now, we have made available 500 beds across isolation wards in government hospitals and other sites for any rise in serious cases. We will increase the number if and when the need arises. We have told hospitals to carry out tests for those showing symptoms. There is no reason to panic, the situation is well under control' Gurgaon's Chief Medical Officer Dr Alka Singh had told the Indian Express last week. Dr Singh was not available for any fresh comments as of now. Two cases of Covid-19 were detected in Gurgaon nearly three weeks ago, following which the chief medical officer had assured the public that there is no cause for concern as yet. Those cases involve a 62-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman who returned from Mumbai. 'Both cases have very mild symptoms and are undergoing home isolation. There is no need to panic. It is an endemic (disease) now. Many people with symptoms are likely to test positive,' Dr Singh had said. The variants of the coronavirus disease in these cases are not yet confirmed, and further lab tests are awaited for the same, Dr Singh had said. Following a recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia, India too has seen fresh cases, with a majority of them being reported from Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. However, most of the cases are mild and not associated with severity or mortality. Around the time the second wave of Covid-19 peaked in India, the Haryana Government launched a door-to-door screening programme in rural areas across the state on May 15, 2021. Till June 3 of that year, over 1.66 crore people were screened, which was roughly around 60 per cent of the state's 2.91 crore population. In May of that year, the transmission rate of the disease had been found rapidly increasing in rural areas. A survey conducted by the state's health department on Covid-19 patients admitted in various hospitals revealed that 68 per cent were from urban areas, while 32 per cent of the patients were from rural areas. During the second wave, Haryana had imposed a one-week lockdown on May 3, which was extended multiple times. However, as fresh cases continued to dip, the state government gradually relaxed various curbs.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Haryana issues Covid advisory amid rise in weekly cases
Following a rise in Covid-19 cases across Haryana, the state health department has issued a fresh advisory directing all district health officials, surveillance teams, and hospitals to enhance preparedness and remain on alert. The advisory, issued under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), follows the detection of 15 new Covid-19 cases in the past week—eight from Gurugram, five from Faridabad, and one each from Yamunanagar and Karnal. Officials have been asked to ensure hospitals establish dedicated flu corners and maintain adequate isolation beds, oxygen supplies, PPE kits, N-95 masks, antibiotics, and testing kits. 'Hospitals must strictly follow infection prevention and control protocols, particularly in OPDs and emergency wards, where healthcare workers should wear masks,' said a senior health department official. The department has also called for refresher training sessions for medical staff to update them on Covid symptoms, case management, and state protocols. Civil surgeons and district surveillance officers have been instructed to resume monitoring influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) trends. According to the revised testing strategy, 100% of SARI cases and 5% of ILI cases must undergo Covid-19 testing. 'All public and private facilities must upload daily data on the IDSP-IHIP portal,' the advisory states. It also asks districts to coordinate with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to ensure preparedness. In Gurugram, where the highest number of new cases have been reported, 10 beds have been set aside at the Civil Hospital in Sector 10 for possible admissions, although no hospitalisation has been required yet. 'The district administration has intensified surveillance. Early detection and timely isolation are key,' said Dr Jai Prakash, Covid-19 nodal officer. Health officials have urged citizens to wear masks in crowded places, maintain hand hygiene, avoid public spitting, and stay home if symptomatic. 'So far, most patients are showing mild symptoms similar to the common cold,' said Dr Alka Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Gurugram. However, the exact positivity rate or number of tests conducted over the past week has not been disclosed. 'The district administration has intensified surveillance efforts. We are tracing the travel history of both individuals and identifying people they may have come in contact with recently. Early detection and timely isolation are key in preventing further transmission,' said Dr Jai Prakash, Nodal Officer for Covid-19. The health department has also issued an advisory urging citizens to seek medical testing if they develop symptoms such as a cold, cough, fever, body ache, or fatigue. Special focus has been placed on international and inter-state travellers, with district surveillance officers instructed to follow up with such individuals.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Gurgaon hospitals told to set up flu OPDs, step up Covid vigilance too
Gurgaon: In a move to bolster preparedness against seasonal respiratory illnesses, the health department has directed all govt and private hospitals in the city to set up dedicated flu OPDs and flu corners. These facilities will cater to patients reporting symptoms similar to Covid-19, such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The directive comes amid renewed efforts to strengthen early detection and treatment of influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), which often mimic Covid symptoms. Hospitals have also been asked to review their preparedness and ensure that adequate infrastructure, trained staff, and protocols are in place to manage a possible surge in cases. At present, Gurgaon has five active Covid cases. All patients are in home isolation with mild symptoms, health officials said. However, experts have cautioned against letting down guard despite the low caseload. "While the numbers remain low, the virus hasn't disappeared. All hospitals and laboratories have been instructed to remain alert and adhere to government-approved testing rates," said Dr Alka Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Gurgaon. She added that the district is equipped to handle any surge and urged residents to follow basic precautions such as wearing masks in crowded places and maintaining hygiene. Residents, especially the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions, have been advised to seek medical attention in case of flu-like symptoms and avoid unnecessary exposure. "The department has asked us to train newly inducted staff for managing Covid patients, should the need arise," said Jai Prakash, district surveillance officer.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Gurugram logs 2 new Covid cases, active tally now at 6
Haryana reported five new Covid-19 cases on Monday, pushing the state's total active caseload to 14, according to senior health department officials. Gurugram and Faridabad continue to report the most cases, with six and five infections, respectively. On Sunday, Gurugram and Faridabad had logged two fresh cases each. 'In Gurugram, both individuals developed mild symptoms and were tested after recent travel,' said Dr Alka Singh, chief medical officer (CMO), Gurugram. 'They are being monitored and are recovering without complications.' In Faridabad, one of the fresh cases involved an elderly patient who was briefly hospitalised and discharged the next day after recovery. The second individual is also in home isolation. Health teams have been deployed for monitoring and contact tracing. 'Samples from all infected patients have been sent for genome sequencing to rule out any concerning variants,' said Dr Singh. 'Most cases present with symptoms similar to the common cold, but we are maintaining vigilance.' As of Sunday, the state had nine active Covid-19 cases—four in Gurugram, two each in Faridabad and Karnal, and one in Yamunanagar. Twenty-two samples were tested on Sunday, with two returning positive—one each from Faridabad and Karnal. The state health department has resumed testing and sampling across all government hospitals. Ten beds have been reserved at Gurugram's Civil Hospital, Sector 10, though no admissions have occurred so far. 'The district administration has intensified surveillance efforts. Early detection and timely isolation are key to controlling transmission,' said Dr Jai Prakash, state Covid-19 nodal officer. The department has advised residents to wear masks, avoid crowded places, and report symptoms. International and interstate travellers are under increased surveillance, officials said. Delhi, meanwhile, has reported 99 new Covid-19 cases in the past week, raising the active caseload in the city to 104, according to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's COVID-19 dashboard. To be sure, till May 19, Delhi had only five active cases.
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First Post
5 days ago
- Health
- First Post
Two new Covid-19 cases reported in Gurugram; toll at six
Two new coronavirus cases were reported in Gurugram city on Monday. read more Human coronavirus HKU1, commonly known as Betacoronavirus hongkonense, is a type of virus that mainly affects the lungs and respiratory system. Representational Image Two new coronavirus cases were reported in Gurugram city on Monday. A 51-year-old woman from Sushant Lok phase 1 and a 30-year-old woman residing at South City were confirmed positive for the virus, a health department official said. The Sushant Lok resident was fully vaccinated and had recently returned from Georgia, while the South City resident had recently returned from Bengaluru. Both patients have been kept in home isolation, the official added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to the health department, there are six coronavirus patients currently in the city. The department has instructed people not to take cold and cough symptoms lightly and get themselves tested immediately. Gurugram Chief Medical Officer Dr Alka Singh said that a special ward has been opened in the hospital to test and treat coronavirus patients. All government and private hospitals have been ordered to make arrangements for medicines, oxygen cylinders and other medical equipment, she said. 'All the patients are stable and are being monitored. The health department has also started contact tracing. Private hospitals have been instructed to remain alert,' Dr Singh added.
