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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Covid scare in Mumbai: Cases rise to 509; all you need to know
M UMBAI: Of the 37 Covid deaths recorded by the Centre Tuesday, Maharashtra has the maximum, followed by Kerala (9), Delhi (4), Karnataka (4), Tamil Nadu (3) and Uttar Pradesh (2). The union health ministry said Gujarat, MP, Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal had reported a death each. In the state, one of the deaths had Parkinson's disease and hypertension, while one had diabetes, hypertension, and chronic renal fourth patient was immunocompromised and suffered from ischemic heart disease (IHD) and tuberculosis. Mumbai's total number of Covid-19 cases since May now stands at 509. There had also been three deaths in the city, all involving patients with severe co-morbidities. Doctors told TOI that most patients, even those with co-morbidities, are recovering. The state health department on Monday asked civic bodies to conduct mock drills of all the pressure swing absorption oxygen plants. Dr Daksha Shah, BMC's executive officer, health, said, "This will also be done in the city. State department will decide the dates." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Patients with Covid and co-morbidities at civic hospitals are being referred to Seven Hills Hospitals for further treatment and isolation. Continuous screening for influenza-like illness (ILI) has helped the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) identify 225 suspected patients out of 6,973 screened as of Monday. These individuals underwent Covid-19 testing, and six were found to be positive. One patient was admitted to a hospital in Vasai and later discharged, while the remaining five are in home isolation with very mild symptoms. Doctors at VVCMC said the hospitalised patient had multiple co-morbidities. The screening is a measure mandated by state guidelines, which direct civic bodies to maintain surveillance for ILI and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Covid-19 deaths in Mumbai rise to three amid ongoing surge
Mumbai: City health authorities revised the Covid-19 death toll in the recent surge from two to three, following the delayed reporting of an earlier fatality. "It was an old death that is reported now," said BMC's executive health officer, Dr Daksha Shah. The deceased was a 70-year-old man with heart disease who died at a private hospital nine days ago. His positive reports came after the death, and the BMC was informed about it two days ago. Dr Shah said the cause of death in this, like the previous two cases, was not Covid-19. On Sunday, the city reported two Covid-19 deaths—a 14-year-old girl with kidney disease and a 59-year-old woman with cancer—at civic-run KEM Hospital, Parel. Health officials maintained the patients died due to their preexisting conditions. Mumbai has seen a rise in Covid cases in May, with 177 of the city's 183 total cases for the year reported this month. Some patients were admitted at Seven Hills Hospital, Marol, for isolation, but none are critical. Meanwhile, neighbouring Thane city has reported 10 Covid-19 patients in the last three days. "They have mild symptoms and are being treated at home," said Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rhea Reports Creative Content Services at Rhea Reports rhreareports Learn More Undo A 19-bed ward is operational at TMC's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa, with RTPCR testing facilities. State health officials said the overall trend remains sporadic, but they have increased surveillance and testing for Influenza-like illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI). Mumbai: City health authorities revised the Covid-19 death toll in the recent surge from two to three, following the delayed reporting of an earlier fatality. "It was an old death that is reported now," said BMC's executive health officer, Dr Daksha Shah. The deceased was a 70-year-old man with heart disease who died at a private hospital nine days ago. His positive reports came after the death, and the BMC was informed about it two days ago. Dr Shah said the cause of death in this, like the previous two cases, was not Covid-19. On Sunday, the city reported two Covid-19 deaths—a 14-year-old girl with kidney disease and a 59-year-old woman with cancer—at civic-run KEM Hospital, Parel. Health officials maintained the patients died due to their preexisting conditions. Mumbai has seen a rise in Covid cases in May, with 177 of the city's 183 total cases for the year reported this month. Some patients were admitted at Seven Hills Hospital, Marol, for isolation, but none are critical. Meanwhile, neighbouring Thane city has reported 10 Covid-19 patients in the last three days. "They have mild symptoms and are being treated at home," said Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao. A 19-bed ward is operational at TMC's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa, with RTPCR testing facilities. State health officials said the overall trend remains sporadic, but they have increased surveillance and testing for Influenza-like illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI). Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Second highest active cases in Maharashtra as Covid marks an uptick
Amid rising cases of Covid-19 across cities like Singapore and Hong Kong, Maharashtra has also recorded an uptick in active cases over the past week with the total number of cases logging a spike from 12 to 56 in one week. As of Monday, at least 257 active Covid cases have been recorded across the country with Maharashtra accounting for the second highest number of cases. At 95 active cases, the highest number of Covid cases have been reported in Kerala, wherein one death has also been reported. Speaking to The Indian Express, senior officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed that the cases of Covid have also registered a spike in Mumbai. 'While the cases have increased, the numbers are low and there is no cause for concern,' said Dr Daksha Shah, Executive Health officer at BMC. Recently, two deaths–of a 14-year-old woman and 54-year-old woman–were reported at the KEM hospital with some reports linking the mortality to Covid-19. However, the BMC on Monday clarified that the two patients died owing to serious comorbidity like Nephrotic Syndrome with Hypocalcemic seizures, cancers. The patients hailed from Sindhudurg and Dombivali. Even as officials maintained that no Covid deaths have been reported in the city thus far, the civic health department has enhanced its vigilance while increasing provision of special beds for the treatment of Covid patients. According to the BMC, 20 (MICU) beds have been reserved at Seven Hills hospital while 20 beds have been reserved for children and pregnant women each. At Kasturba hospital, meanwhile, two ICU beds and 10-beds in the ward have been earmarked for the treatment and guidance of Covid patients. Officials maintained that the capacity of beds will be increased across hospitals if the number of cases witness further spike. The spike in Covid cases have come at a time when the city is also experiencing an increase in the reports of respiratory ailments. 'Typically, Mumbai sees a rise in respiratory cases between March to May, besides November to December. However, since Covid tests are no longer a mandate, they are not conducted frequently unless someone specifically requires it,' an official from the civic health department told Express. Allaying fears, Dr Mohan Joshi, Dean, Sion Hospital, added, 'We are equipped with the essential drugs and testing labs. That said, there is no major cause for concern as nearly 99 per cent of our population have been vaccinated for Covid. Therefore, patients will largely experience mild symptoms like flarengitus.' Amid rising cases across the country, the Union health ministry on Monday said the cases reported in India are 'mostly mild, and 'not associated with unusual severity or mortality'. On Monday, the director general of health services chaired a meeting with experts from National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) division, the disaster management cell and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Central government hospitals to take stock of the current situation. Maintaining that all cases are mild and require no hospitalisation, the Union health ministry said, 'A robust system for surveillance of respiratory viral illnesses including Covid-19 also exists in the country through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and ICMR. The Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and proactive in monitoring the situation closely, ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to safeguard public health.'
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
City doctors report slight rise in Covid cases, request vigilance without worry
Mumbai: Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations are not only rising in Hong Kong and Singapore, but even in Mumbai, say doctors. However, they clarified that Covid cases are mild so far and not reminiscent of the pandemic-causing virus that wreaked havoc and killed millions across the world between 2020 and 2022. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the Union health ministry's Covid dashboard on Saturday, there are 93 active cases across the country at the moment. BMC executive health officer Dr Daksha Shah said there is no cause for concern as far as Covid is concerned. "We do see seven or nine odd cases every month as the Covid-causing coronavirus is endemic in the country," she said. However, the BMC public health department has already asked its doctors to be alert about fever cases. Dr Hemant Thacker from Breach Candy Hospital said that he received positive results for two patients on Saturday morning. "While there is news of a fresh Covid wave in high-density areas of Hong Kong and Singapore, one of my patients just arrived from London a couple of days ago and has a severe throat infection and cough,'' he said, adding that the second patient has no immediate travel history. Dr Pratit Samdani has already seen over half a dozen cases in the past few days. "Most of them seem like patients of common flu, but the test results showed Covid,'' he said, adding that these patients are young and not elderly, who are known to be more susceptible to the virus. Global news agencies said that Singapore's health ministry has reported a 28% jump in estimated cases, reaching 14,200 in the first week of May. Hospitalisations, too, rose by around 30% during the same period, the report cited. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dr Thacker, however, said there is no reason to panic as Indians have developed good immunity against the virus. Doctors said while it's too early to discuss Covid revaccination, people could benefit from taking the flu vaccine. "The flu vaccine would help with other viruses as well,'' he said. Dr Samdani said people should use universal precautions such as use of masks and stay at home in case they get fever.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
30% adults have hypertension in city, youngsters at risk too
Mumbai: With around 30% of adult Mumbaikars affected by hypertension , the BMC will soon launch a 'salt and sugar awareness' initiative to promote food label literacy and reduce processed food intake. Hypertension, or high blood pressure , affects various organs, resulting in heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss and cognitive decline. It is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. "High blood pressure is a 'silent killer' as it slowly damages the body, but it can be controlled with proper treatment and lifestyle changes," said BMC executive health officer Dr Daksha Shah ahead of World Hypertension Day on Saturday. The theme this year is 'Measure blood pressure accurately, control it and live a long life'. A Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรด CFDs ด้วยเทคโนโลยีเทรดสุดล้ำ และ รวดเร็วกว่า IC Markets อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo ccording to a survey conducted by the BMC five years ago, around 30% of adults have hypertension, but most are unaware of it. Then, in 2023, the BMC started a door-to-door survey to check blood pressure and start sufferers on early treatment. A civic press release on Friday said the blood pressure of 25 lakh adults over 30 years of age was checked through this campaign, and 1.4 lakh were found to have elevated readings. Over 4.9 lakh Mumbaikars tested their BP at NCD corners set up at 25 civic hospitals since 2022. At present, 1.16 lakh patients receive treatment across BMC clinics and hospitals. Most of the patients, though, are either undergoing treatment in the private sector or yet to start on it. "According to the World Health Organisation, consuming more than 5gm of salt per day is dangerous to health, but Mumbaikars consume 9gm of salt per day," said the BMC press release. One of the main concerns worldwide regarding hypertension is its rising prevalence among young people. The American Heart Association reports that hypertension affects one in eight adults between 20 and 40 years, and this figure is expected to rise due to lifestyle factors and revised diagnostic criteria. Dr Chhya Vaja from Apollo Spectra said, "Stress, smoking, and alcohol consumption are increasingly contributing to high blood pressure in young adults, who account for nearly 20% of all cases. " The doctor added six out of 10 youngsters are known to have high blood pressure due to stress or smoking. "What's alarming is that many of these individuals don't show any symptoms, making regular check-ups vital."
