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First Post
25-05-2025
- Health
- First Post
Covid scare: Another patient dead in Thane; death toll rises to 4 in Maharashtra
So far, four patients have died in Maharashtra after testing positive for Covid this week read more Another Covid-19 patient breathed his last in India's Maharashtra state on Sunday (May 25), taking the total death toll to four amid sudden spike in infections. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said that the 21-year-old patient was undergoing treatment at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Kalwa Hospital in Thane. The patient was admitted on May 22 after testing positive for Covid-19. The civic body held a high-level review meeting on Friday to assess the situation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD '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. So far, four patients have died in Maharashtra after testing positive for Covid this week, reported Economic Times. According to doctors, all four patients had fatal comorbidities. 'These four patients had severe life-threatening comorbidities, and Covid was an incidental finding in them,'' the Times of India quoted a senior doctor as saying. 84-year-old Bengaluru man dies due to organ failure An 84-year-old man from Whitefield, Bengaluru, with severe health issues, passed away on May 17 due to multi-organ failure, and his Covid-19 test came back positive on Saturday (May 24), according to Karnataka's health department. The state reported 38 COVID-19 cases, with 32 in Bengaluru alone. Different Indian states issue advisories Several states, including Karnataka and Delhi, have issued advisories but urged calm, as health experts say there's no surge, only scattered cases. On Saturday, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed Covid-19 cases reported in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Most cases are mild and managed at home, per official sources cited by ANI. As of May 19, India had 257 active cases, mostly mild, requiring no hospitalisation, according to the Union Health Ministry. The country monitors respiratory illnesses through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and ICMR. The Health Ministry remains proactive, ensuring public health measures are in place. Though Covid-19 is now seen as a common viral infection, precautions like handwashing, wearing masks in crowded places, and avoiding unnecessary gatherings are still recommended. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
COVID-19 patient dies in Thane, another undergoing treatment in hospital
A COVID-19 patient died while eight new cases of the viral infection were reported in the city on Saturday (May 24, 2025), the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said. There are a total of 18 active COVID-19 patients in the city, it said, adding that only one of them is undergoing treatment at hospital while others are in home isolation. The condition of all of them was stated to be stable. A 21-year-old man suffering from severe diabetes died due to "comorbidities" at the TMC's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital at Kalwa in the morning, the TMC release said. He had been admitted on Thursday (May 22, 2025) 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 (May 23, 2025) 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.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Covid-19 patient dies in Thane, another undergoing treatment in hospital
Thane: A COVID-19 patient died while eight new cases of the viral infection were reported in the city on Saturday, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said. There are a total of 18 active COVID-19 patients in the city, it said, adding that only one of them is undergoing treatment at hospital while others are in home isolation. The condition of all of them was stated to be stable. A 21-year-old man suffering from severe diabetes died due to "comorbidities" at the TMC's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital at Kalwa in the morning, the TMC release said. He 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.
India.com
24-05-2025
- Health
- India.com
Covid-19 returns? Is new variant JN.1 something to worry about? Things you must know as Thane reports death, cases rise across India
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: Amid the surge in the Coronavirus cases in India, news of the death of a COVID-19 patient was received from Thane, Maharashtra on Saturday, 24 May 2025 while eight new cases of the viral infection were reported in the city, said the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). The TMC informed that there are a total of 18 active COVID-19 patients in the city, adding that only one of them is undergoing treatment at hospital while others are in home isolation and the condition of all of them was stated to be stable. A 21-year-old man suffering from severe diabetes died due to 'comorbidities' at the TMC's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital at Kalwa in the morning, the TMC release said. He had been admitted on Thursday. May 22 due to diabetes-related complications and his COVID-19 test came out positive on Friday night, May 23, said hospital superintendent Dr Aniruddha Malgaonkar. Dr Aniruddha Malgaonkar informed that a 19-bed ward has been set up at the hospital for COVID-19 patients and it is equipped with RT-PCR testing facilities. 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. As of Saturday, 24 May 2025, there are a total of 18 active COVID-19 patients in Thane, 273 in Kerala, 35 in Karnataka with 32 in Bengaluru alone while Delhi registered 23 fresh cases, one each in Hyderabad and Noida, among others. In Delhi, all 23 patients reported only mild symptoms of the new variant and were quarantined at their homes. Talking about outside India, COVID-19 cases have also risen in Southeast Asia. Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and China have recently reported a rise in coronavirus cases. How severe is COVID-19 variant JN.1? Doctors in the national capital have urged the public not to panic over Covid-19 cases linked to the JN.1 variant which is spreading in India. According to PTI, doctors have said that the strain is 'not severe' and most patients are experiencing only mild symptoms. Health experts have said that most cases have not shown any sign of serious illness even though it is spreading. They warned that while the strain is 'highly transmissible', the symptoms remain mostly mild. Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors Network (IMA JDN) national spokesperson Dr Dhruv Chauhan said that people need not panic about the JN.1 variant. 'This is not a lethal variant and it's always better to take precautions like maintaining hand hygiene, wearing masks where necessary such as in hospitals or crowded places and following respiratory hygiene. It is also important to get your symptoms checked by a qualified doctor,' said Dr Chauhan while talking to news agency PTI. Important points Medical professionals stress that prevention is the key as they advise people to wear a properly fitted mask when physical distancing is not possible and in poorly ventilated settings Make sure your mask covers your nose, mouth and chin. Hand hygiene is important. Use a hand sanitiser or wash your hands with soap and water. Cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of used tissues immediately and clean hands regularly. Avoid unnecessary travel if you are unwell. Make sure your vaccinations, including booster doses, are up to date. (With PTI inputs)
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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.
