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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Covid-hit woman gives birth to healthy baby in city hosp
Jaipur: A 31-year-old Covid-infected woman, who conceived through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) at a private centre, gave birth to a healthy baby on Wednesday at the city's govt-run Mahila Chikitsalaya. This is the first such incident of a woman who tested Covid positive giving birth to a healthy baby this year. "The woman was admitted to our hospital on June 2 with abdominal pain and experiencing breathing difficulties," said Dr Jyotsna Vyas, unit head at Mahila Chikitsalaya. Since the patient had breathing difficulty, the doctors suspected he of having Covid infection. The doctors conducted a Covid test and found her positive on Wednesday. "Due to obstetric pain, an emergency caesarean delivery was performed on Wednesday at 2.20pm, and the woman gave birth to a healthy baby girl weighing 2.8kg," said Dr Asha Verma, hospital superintendent. "Both mother and baby are healthy. The baby has not shown any signs of Covid though her samples have been sent to the laboratory," she health department is closely monitoring the Covid situation amid the detection of two new variants of Covid-19 in the state. "Since Covid cases have resurfaced in the state, we are closely monitoring the health of pregnant women coming to the hospital. If they show symptoms, we send them for Covid test," said Dr Shalini Rathore, in-charge of Covid management at Mahila Chikitsalaya.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Covid cases reach 135 in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah orders launch of dedicated helpline
Bengaluru: The number of Covid-19 cases in the state has reached 135, with 80 of them currently active, including 73 in Bengaluru. A total of 3,981 people have been tested so far. Monday, CM Siddaramaiah held a high-level meeting with ministers and officials of the health and medical education departments to assess the state's preparedness in light of the uptick in the cases. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The review was also prompted by the rise in infections in neighbouring states, including 95 cases in Kerala, 66 in Tamil Nadu, and 56 in Maharashtra. Officials informed the CM that while Karnataka has seen only one or two Covid-19 cases from Jan till recently, the fourth week of May saw a noticeable spike, including one serious case. SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) surveillance is already underway. To support the public, Siddaramaiah ordered the launch of a dedicated Covid helpline. "If the situation escalates, screening units must be reintroduced at airports to monitor arriving passengers. Health department personnel should remain on duty and avoid taking leave during this critical period," he said. The CM directed officials to ensure that all necessary medical infrastructure, such as ventilators, oxygen supplies, essential medicines, and hospital beds, is fully in place across district hospitals. "Although there is no cause for panic at this stage, the state must be prepared to handle any situation swiftly and effectively. Special attention must be paid to the health of vulnerable populations, including the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with pre-existing heart or lung conditions. They should wear masks as a precaution," he added. CM instructed the officials that pregnant women should not be transferred between hospitals during medical emergencies, and instead, every hospital must be equipped to care for them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Parents should avoid sending children with fever, cold, or flu-like symptoms to school, and schools should send such children home through their guardians," he directed the officials. He assured that the state is already following the required protocol. As a precaution against possible mutations of the virus, he advised that vaccines be kept ready. Health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, "Testing kits have already been distributed to hospitals across the state. We've procured 5,000 RT-PCR kits, and the rest will arrive by tomorrow. Since the number of Covid-infected individuals is currently low, mandatory testing is being conducted primarily for those with respiratory and heart conditions at VRDL testing centres. As a precautionary step, we've also instructed officials to stock up Remdesivir injections. "
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Bengaluru reports first Covid death, 38 active cases in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Bengaluru has reported its first Covid-19 death, according to an official statement issued by the Karnataka Health Department. The patient died on Saturday, said the Health Department, adding that 108 persons were tested for Covid in the last 24 hours, and five persons tested positive. One person was discharged from the hospital, and the total number of active cases stood at 38. Among the total 38 active cases, 32 are reported from Bengaluru. A total of 92 persons had undergone the test in the city, and two persons were positive in the last 24 hours, the report said. The Ballari, Bengaluru Rural, Mangaluru, and Vijayanagar districts have one active case each and Mysuru district has reported two active cases, according to the report. Sources in the Health Department stated that the deceased is an 85-year-old man. Sources also stated that a woman who had returned from Mumbai has tested positive and has been kept in home isolation. In Belagavi, a pregnant woman has tested positive. She had travelled to Pune last month. Many district hospitals, including Dharwad, have opened a 10-bed ICU ward exclusively for the treatment of Covid-infected people. The technical advisory committee had suggested that the Health department start the Covid tests in eight medical colleges from Sunday across Karnataka, sources confirmed. In response to a recent rise in Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that while there is a slight uptick in cases in the state and in Bengaluru, there is no cause for concern. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Saturday, Minister Rao said, 'There is nothing to be alarmed about. It's a very normal situation. There has been a slight increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, with a slight rise over the last 15 days.' He added that the state's Technical Advisory Committee had met recently to discuss the situation. 'We have issued an advisory stating that those with severe respiratory illnesses, especially those in hospitals, should get tested for Covid-19.' He further advised, 'People who are on immunosuppressant drugs for various conditions, those with low immunity, pregnant women, and children should be a bit more cautious when visiting crowded places. Preferably, wear a mask in crowded areas. It not only helps in preventing Covid-19 but also other viral and bacterial infections. However, wearing masks is not compulsory. There are no travel bans or movement restrictions within the city or state,' he clarified. Minister Rao reiterated that normal life can continue without fear. 'Everything is normal, work, life, and routine activities. So far, 257 cases have been reported across the country, and importantly, none of them have shown serious symptoms. Only mild symptoms have been detected, so there is no need to panic. My appeal to the public is that Covid-19 is now endemic. The coronavirus has become part of our system, just like any other virus. At any given time, someone may have Covid-19. The real concern is whether a new or severe variant emerges,' he added. The minister said that Covid tests are mandatory only for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases. 'Otherwise, standard guidelines apply: keep your hands clean, maintain hygiene. These measures are beneficial not just for Covid-19 but for preventing many other diseases as well.' The Karnataka Health Department on Friday issued an advisory and said that a gradual increase is seen in the spread of Covid in Bengaluru in the last 20 days.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Covid cases rising again in India as Mumbai, Gurgaon, Chennai report new infections
Health authorities are monitoring a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases across multiple Indian states, amid a regional resurgence in parts of Asia such as Hong Kong and Singapore, The Times of India reported. Although national case numbers remain low compared to previous waves, cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Ahmedabad have recorded a noticeable rise in infections. Covid cluster in Mumbai Mumbai has logged 95 Covid-19 cases so far in May — a sharp jump compared to Maharashtra's total of 106 cases since January, according to the state health department. At least 16 people are hospitalised, with patients being shifted from KEM Hospital to Seven Hills Hospital to prevent further spread. 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Two cases were reported from Gurugram and one from Faridabad. Live Events In Gurugram, a 31-year-old woman who returned from Mumbai recently was found to be positive. A 62-year-old man with no travel history was also found infected. Both the patients have been isolated, the official said. In Faridabad, a 28-year-old resident of Sehtpur in Palla area who has been working as a security guard, was found Covid-infected. After suffering from fever, cough and cold for the last several days, he went to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital for treatment. A Covid test conducted there confirmed the infection, the official said. Pune on alert In Pune, municipal officials have preemptively reserved 50 beds at Naidu Hospital, even though there are no active Covid-19 patients in public hospitals. 'We had only one case in May — an 87-year-old from Manjari, who has since recovered,' said Dr Nina Borade, health chief at Pune Municipal Corporation. She noted that Covid-19 testing in civic hospitals has paused pending revised central guidelines. Covid in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu has also seen a recent increase, with 12 new cases reported in Puducherry. In Chennai, doctors say fevers initially attributed to influenza are increasingly testing positive for Covid-19. 'Two weeks ago, 60% of viral cases were influenza A or B. Now, it's Covid-19,' Dr Subramaniam Swaminathan, infectious diseases expert at Gleneagles Healthcity, told ToI. He noted that some hospitals have delayed major procedures such as organ transplants and heart surgeries due to infection risks. Dr T S Selvavinayagam, the state's public health director, advised caution in crowded spaces but said there was no need for panic. 'Covid-19 never truly disappeared — it continues to circulate at low levels with seasonal surges,' he said. New cases in Karnataka, Gujarat Karnataka has confirmed 16 active Covid-19 cases, according to state health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. In Gujarat, seven cases were reported in a single day in Ahmedabad — unusually high for a city that averaged just one case per month over the past year. All seven are in home isolation, and genomic sequencing has been initiated. Gujarat currently has 15 active Covid-19 cases, all confirmed to be of the milder Omicron JN.1 variant. No hospitalisations have been reported. What's fueling the new Covid surge? A sudden uptick in Covid-19 cases is being attributed to two rapidly spreading subvariants—OF.7 and NB.1.8—both offshoots of the JN.1 lineage, itself a descendant of the highly transmissible Omicron strain. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest' due to its global spread, though it is not currently classified as a 'variant of concern.' Its descendants, OF.7 and NB.1.8, are now under international scrutiny for their heightened transmission potential. Why the spike now? The recent rise in cases is being driven by increased transmissibility of these subvariants and waning immunity in the population. Most people have had prior exposure to Covid-19 through infection or vaccination, but that immunity is now fading over time. This has led to noticeable spikes in various regions: Singapore reported a 28% rise in infections in the week ending May 3, 2025. Hong Kong saw its test positivity rate surge from 6.21% to 13.66% over four weeks, reflecting a rapid spread of the new subvariants. Experts point to a mix of factors fueling this trend: declining immunity, reduced protection from older vaccines, increased social interactions, relaxed preventive measures, and possibly seasonal influences. What's different about these subvariants? For now, OF.7 and NB.1.8 appear to cause symptoms similar to other Omicron offshoots, including: Sore throat Mild cough Fatigue Fever Notably, loss of taste and smell—a hallmark of earlier variants like Delta—is largely absent with these new strains. Health authorities emphasize that most cases remain mild, particularly among those who are vaccinated. However, older adults and people with underlying health conditions remain at higher risk for complications.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Fresh COVID-19 case detected in Odisha after two-and-a-half years, patient stable
A fresh COVID-19 case has been detected in Odisha after a gap of two-and-a-half years, and the condition of the patient is stable, a senior government official said in Bhubaneswar on Thursday (May 22, 2025). Health and Family Welfare Secretary S. Aswathy said, "The patient is stable at present but the only concern is that the infected person has several comorbid conditions." 'Till now, neither the Union Government nor the National Centre for Disease Control [NCDC] has issued any advisory on COVID-19 transmission,' she said. "The Health Department has been asked to monitor the situation and we are alert," she stated. As per available information, sporadic COVID-19 cases are being detected in various parts of India and the patients are found infected with a mild strain, with the possibility of severity being very low, the Health Secretary said. 'Excess deaths in 2020 and 2021 not equal to deaths by COVID-19, increase attributable to several reasons' "We have nothing to worry. We are monitoring the situation and are waiting for a fresh advisory from the Centre or the NCDC. Once we get it, we will take necessary steps accordingly," Ms. Aswathy said. She said no advisory has been issued for the public so far. "The situation is completely under control and there is no need to worry," she claimed. According to sources, the Covid-infected patient is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here. As per the Covid dashboard of the Odisha Government, 26 cases were detected in the State on November 8, 2022.
