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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Youth who died at Salem hospital tests positive for COVID-19
A 25-year-old person, who reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, died at the Salem Government Hospital on Thursday. The youth, a resident of Kolathur near Mettur, was admitted to the Mettur Government Hospital owing to renal failure on Wednesday. While in the hospital, he tested positive for COVID-19. Following this, he was referred to the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital (GMKMCH), where he later died, officials said. Dean of the hospital J. Devi Meenal said the deceased had suffered from kidney failure and other infections. 'No need to panic' A total of 293 fresh cases of COVID-19 were reported during May in Tamil Nadu. Of these, 148 are currently under observation, an official release said. Speaking at an event in Chennai on Saturday, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian reiterated that there was no need to panic over the current COVID-19 situation. Noting that 19 samples from Tamil Nadu were sent to the National Institute of Virology for whole genome sequencing, he said the results showed that the infections were due to non-virulent strains of Omicron. The Union Health Ministry, in a circular to all States, stressed the need for frequent hand washing and cough etiquette. 'They have said that it is good for persons with co-morbidities and the elderly to wear masks in public places,' Mr. Subramanian said, adding that it was not mandatory. He said Tamil Nadu had adequate health infrastructure in terms of beds and oxygen capacity and dengue cases were also under control in the State. There have been four deaths due to dengue since the start of the year, he added.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Man suffering from renal failure dies while undergoing treatment for Covid-19 in Salem
SALEM: An earthmover operator, who was suffering from renal failure, died on Friday night while undergoing treatment for Covid-19 in Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital (SGMKMCH), hospital dean Dr Devi Meenal told TOI. The deceased has been identified as M Tamilarasan, 25, of Sethukuzhi near Mettur. He was a bachelor. On May 21, Tamilarasan experienced sudden respiratory issues and fever. He was admitted to a private hospital in the city. A health department official said, "The man, who was suffering from for chronic renal failure, tested positive for Covid-19." He was referred to SGMKMCH on May 22 night where he died on Friday night despite intense care. Health department initiated an investigation.
