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Indian Express
7 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Maharashtra logs 86 new Covid cases, 4 deaths taking toll to 14
Maharashtra logged 86 new cases of Covid 19 on Tuesday taking the entire number of persons with the infection till date to 959. Four more deaths were reported taking the toll to 14 as per state health department data. Of the four deaths, two were from Nagpur while one each was from Miraj and Chandrapur. A majority of the 14 persons who succumbed and tested positive for Covid-19 had comorbid conditions like diabetes, cancer, interstitial lung disease, cerebrovascular disease, chronic renal failure, hypertension and Parkinson's Disease and other diseases. A total of 435 persons have recovered. Meanwhile, Mumbai reported the highest number of cases — 509 . As per the state health department data on Tuesday, 26 new Covid 19 cases were reported from Mumbai, 24 from Pune city while three each from Pune rural areas and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation area. Covid-19 is now endemic and doctors have urged citizens to remain vigilant, and with the right precautions, protect themselves. Dr Nina Borade, Medical Officer of Health, Pune Municipal Corporation, said that routine testing was not usually necessary for mild symptoms like common cold and cough. 'However it is important to take extra precaution around persons at high risk who have comorbid medical conditions and are immunocompromised,' Dr Borade said. She added that mock drills have been carried out and directives issued to reserve 50 beds at Naidu hospital. Private hospitals have been urged to report cases to municipal health authorities.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
PMC to test SARI patients for Covid-19, starts contact tracing of patients
Amid the uptick in COVID-19 cases witnessed in the state, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will now start testing patients hospitalised with 'severe acute respiratory illness' (SARI) for the virus infection, said the officials. The decision was taken on Monday, during a meeting held by the health officials of PMC, BJ Medical College, the city task force, Naidu Hospital and the public health department, amongst others. Additionally, all patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) and SARI in both public and private hospitals will be monitored. Besides, the PMC from Monday has started contact tracing of Covid patients, they said. Maharashtra on Monday reported 69 fresh COVID-19 cases. Of which 37 are from Mumbai, 2 from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and 1 from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). Dr Nina Borade, PMC health chief said, samples of all positive patients will be sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, for genome sequencing. However, Pune city to date has reported only sporadic cases, and there is no significant rise in COVID-19 cases in the city.' A large population in the city is already being exposed to the virus and vaccinated, due to which there is herd immunity in the community against the virus infection. However, the PMC officials have urged the citizens to be cautious and follow good hygiene practices. Dr Borade further said even in the few Covid cases reported this year, most of the patients had mild symptoms. 'Patients who do not need hospitalisation should follow home isolation. The PMC has set up an independent ward of 50 beds at Naidu Hospital. As per experts, the current Covid-19 virus in circulation causes mild illness. This virus currently spreads easily, but patients have not shown signs of severe illness. However, citizens should not panic,' she added.
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Don't panic, stay vigilant, doctors say as Covid cases spike after a gap
As Maharashtra has this year reported over 100 coronavirus cases, most of them in May, doctors have urged people not to panic, emphasising that Covid is now endemic but they can protect themselves by remaining vigilant and taking the right precautions. While Pune has officially reported one case of an 87-year-old man who had complained of cough, fever and breathlessness and tested positive for coronavirus disease, he has been successfully treated and discharged. Dr Nina Borade, Medical Officer of Health, Pune Municipal Corporation, said routine testing was not usually necessary for mild symptoms like common cold and cough. 'However it is important to take extra precautions around persons at high risk who have comorbid medical conditions and are immunocompromised,' Dr Borade told The Indian Express. There are no active cases now in Pune, Dr Borade added. Directives have been issued to reserve 50 beds at Naidu Hospital in case of a rise in cases. Private hospitals have been directed to report cases to the municipal health authorities. 'We have yet to receive updated guidelines from the Centre and the state on the Covid-19 situation,' a PMC official said. Pune city has reported 6.95 lakh Covid cases and 9,431 deaths since 2020. Data from PMC health authorities shows that there has been a decline in cases since 2020. However, the number of samples tested has also reduced in the past few years. In 2020 there were 1.78 lakh cases and 4,631 deaths, while there were 3.31 lakh cases of Covid and 4,485 deaths in 2021. There were 1.8 lakh cases and 294 deaths in 2022, while the cases fell to 3,235 and deaths to 16 in 2023. In 2024 there were 566 cases of Covid and five deaths. Asian countries have seen a Covid surge and according to reports, the spread of Omicron-related variants has led to the rise. The sub-lineages of the JN.1 variant (LF.7 and NB1.8) have been confirmed by health authorities in these countries. According to Dr Kapil Zirpe, a chest physician at the neuro-intensive care unit of Ruby Hall Clinic, the J N.1 variant is part of the Omicron BA.2.86 family. India has not officially confirmed any local spread of the variant. Dr Zirpe, however, observed that there was no need to panic. 'Simply put, we have observed that every year there are mutations of the Omicron-related variants and symptomatic treatment is given for mild cases. However, one has to be alert in case there are symptoms like breathlessness, body ache and malaise. Rest and hydration are important and paracetamol offers relief from pain,' he said. Dr Prachee Sathe, chief of the intensive care unit at Ruby Hall Clinic, also pointed out that Covid tests are done if the patient has severe respiratory failure and has been hospitalised. Dr Rajesh Gadia, consulting physician at KEM Hospital, said that with the unseasonal rain, there has been a slight rise in cases of cough and fever. 'However, these are patients with mild symptoms so far,' he said. According to Dr Amit Dravid, an infectious diseases specialist at Noble Hospital, the 87-year-old man who had fever and breathlessness and tested positive for Covid has improved with treatment. 'So far one person has tested positive for Covid-19. Tests are not routinely done. However, we have also noted a few more cases of A(H1N1), swine flu, apart from other upper respiratory tract infections,' he added. Dr Piyush Chaudhari, an infectious diseases specialist at Jehangir Hospital, also said that over the past one and a half decades there had been a trend of a surge in the number and severity of cases of respiratory infections like A (H1N1) influenza every two to three years. 'Hence a similar trend occurring with Covid would not be surprising given how frequently these viruses mutate,' Dr Chaudhari said. According to the Pune Municipal Corporation's health department, 1,405 A(H1N1) cases and 22 deaths were reported in the past five years. This year there have been seven cases, as against 281 in 2024. In 2023, 73 cases were reported, as against 745 in 2022. 'All this makes it very important to take regular vaccinations against these infections as available and recommended,' Dr Chaudhari said, adding that those with mild symptoms should avoid contact with those at high risk. Anuradha Mascarenhas is a journalist with The Indian Express and is based in Pune. A senior editor, Anuradha writes on health, research developments in the field of science and environment and takes keen interest in covering women's issues. With a career spanning over 25 years, Anuradha has also led teams and often coordinated the edition. ... Read More
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
PMC reserves 50 beds at Naidu hospital as Covid cases report surge across country
Pune: The civic body, considering the rising across the country, has reserved 50 beds at in case of a surge of patients. Officials of (PMC) also conducted a meeting with all medical officers and private hospitals, asking them to inform the civic body about any Covid- or flu-related cases admitted at their hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now PMC and the state health department are awaiting an update on guidelines issued by the Central govt. At present, there are no active Covid cases in any city hospital. Dr Nina Borade, health chief, PMC, said, "There is no active Covid patient in the city right now. As per some media reports, an 87-year-old man from Manjari was infected with Covid, however, he was discharged on May 15. In themonth of May, we had only one patient, who has completely recovered now." Borade appealed to citizens to take care and stay vigilant. "We willtake action once we receive guidelines from the public health department. Instructions will also be given to private hospitals in this regard," thePMC health chief said. Borade said Covid tests are not being conducted in civic hospitals at the moment. Although the pandemic was declared over by the World Health Organisation in May 2023, the virus continues to remain endemic within the environment. As of now, there are about three active Covid cases in the state. All of them have been isolated at home as they exhibited only mild symptoms, said state health officials. BOX Covid19 patients reported within Pune city in 2025 Month - Tests - Patients January - 178 - 1 February - 140 - 0 March - 123 - 1 April - 62 - 1 May - 40 - 1 EOM// MSID:: 121295544 413 |
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
PMC starts free, specialised medical services at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital in Yerawada
In a bid to plug the deficiency in specialist doctors in civic hospitals, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in collaboration with Dr D Y Patil Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday started free, specialised medical services at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital in Yerawada. Beginning Thursday, specialised healthcare services in medicine, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, paediatrics, gynaecology and ear-nose-throat (ENT) will be available at the hospital, officials said. The new multispecialty outpatient department (OPD) was inaugurated by PMC health chief Dr Nina Borade along with other officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) The new multispecialty outpatient department (OPD) was inaugurated by PMC health chief Dr Nina Borade along with senior doctors and administrators from Dr D Y Patil Medical College and Hospital, and the PMC health department. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Dr Hanumant Chavan, medical superintendent of Dr D Y Patil Hospital; Dr Shalini Pawar, chief officer of the Mother and Child Centre; Dr Sujata Mane, head of the paediatrics department; and several senior officials and medical staff from the PMC and the hospital, officials said. The initiative is the brainchild of Dr Borade who said, 'We received an excellent response for a similar pilot project launched last year at Khedekar Hospital in Bopodi. The overwhelming feedback encouraged us to expand the service to more hospitals so that more citizens can benefit from expert care.' 'Patients in need of specialised doctors visiting other civic hospitals will be asked to refer patients to Rajiv Gandhi Hospital. Also, in case of advance treatment, the PMC will provide ambulance services to patients, who are referred for tertiary care at D Y Patil Hospital,' Dr Borade said. According to officials, the PMC currently has nearly 74% of the required specialist doctors and has been struggling to provide expert care at its hospitals. To address this, the civic body has partnered with private doctors from Dr D Y Patil Medical College and Hospital who will now offer their services for free to patients visiting the hospital. Sunita Jadhav, a resident of Yerawada, said, 'This is a big relief for people like us who cannot afford private hospital fees. Now we can visit the hospital for check-up and avail treatment without spending a rupee.' The joint initiative will not only ensure quality treatment for the underprivileged but also reduce patient load on existing government hospitals. PMC officials said that such partnerships will continue as part of the corporation's broader plan to improve healthcare services in the city. In the coming days, similar services will be started at other PMC-run facilities.
