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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Long wait for GMCH trauma centre likely to end in June
In the works since August 2020, the 283-bed emergency-cum-trauma centre at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, is expected to become operational by June, confirmed director-principal Dr Ashok Attri. 'We have received the takeover letter from the UT engineering department and formed a committee for inspecting the newly constructed building. We are hopeful of starting the centre by next month,' said Dr Attri. The procurement of beds and furniture has been done by the hospital administration. The committee formed for the inspection of the newly constructed building, chaired by GMCH medical superintendent GP Thami, is looking after its nitty-gritties. The construction work and the installation of air conditioning system has also been completed. However, the cleaning and sanitisation work is still going on, with issues raised by the inspection committee getting resolved. UT chief engineer CB Ojha said, 'We have sent the inventory list to GMCH-32 as many costly equipment are kept in the building. The construction work has been completed from our end. We are now looking after the finishing work along with the hospital administration.' Back in 2019, the UT administration had given the go-ahead for the construction of the centre, with an expected expenditure of ₹52.77 lakh. Construction of the state-of-the-art facility had begun in August 2020, with completion estimated by February 2022 (18 months). But ever since, the deadline had got extended multiple times—first due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and then owing to environmental clearance delays and sluggish construction progress. Currently, the emergency wing of the hospital is equipped with 45 beds, buckling under the pressure of nearly 400 emergency cases daily. In the absence of adequate beds, patients continue to be treated on trolleys. The project was envisioned to take the load off PGIMER, which is currently the only trauma care facility in the city providing critical care to victims of road accidents, natural or man-made disasters and other emergencies. Once complete, the centre is expected to significantly ease this pressure, with 40 ventilator beds, operation theatres, ICU, isolation and ambulatory care wards, CT scan and MRI services.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Punjab records two Covid cases, says Health Minister Balbir Singh
Patiala: Two active COVID-19 cases were reported in Punjab on Wednesday, according to Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh . One patient is from Yamunanagar, and the other is from Ambala. Both are undergoing treatment. Earlier, a 40-year-old patient on Wednesday succumbed to the COVID-19 virus at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32 in Chandigarh, said an official. Speaking to on Wednesday, Singh said, "This is the first patient who was admitted to Sector 32 after being referred from Ludhiana. There are two other patients in the state. One patient is in Fortis Hospital, who is from Yamunanagar, another is in Ferozepur, who hails from Ambala and works in Gurugram. He had come to his relatives' house..." Giving details about the patient who died, Singh said, "The patient who has died had comorbidities in addition to being COVID positive... He was also suffering from Hepatitis B". The Minister added that the state government is in touch the Union government and following WHO guidelines. "I have reviewed the medical facilities in the Ludhiana district, and 200 beds have been prepared in the medical college... People with comorbidities need to take precautions, normal people can go about without any worry... We are in touch with the centre and are also following WHO guidelines..." the Health Minister told ANI. Earlier today, Chandigarh GMCH Medical Superintendent GP Thami confirmed the patient's death, stating that the patient was referred from Ludhiana and was hospitalised two days ago with severe respiratory issues. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and succumbed to the illness in the early hours of Wednesday. When asked about the hospital's preparedness, the official stated that they have made an isolation ward. "Yesterday, a patient came. He was diagnosed with COVID. Today, he died at around 4 in the was 40 years old and belonged to Firozabad, UP. He was suffering from some respiratory problem and fever, then he was referred here from Ludhiana... We have made an isolation ward. We suspect more people to come here suffering from variant has not been identified now, it is preliminary," Thami said. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that while COVID-19 cases were reported again in parts of the country, the current variants in circulation were showing mild symptoms similar to the Omicron strain. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Dr Dangs Lab, Arjun Dang, the rising cases of Covid-19 belonged to the sub-lineage of the Omicron virus. Dang further stated that in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the variants that were named as 'Variants under Monitoring' were of types LF7 and NV181 and were more transmissible. "We must understand that the current spreading variants are again a sublineage of the Omicron virus. Additionally, in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, we have certain other sub-variants that have been named Variants Under Monitoring, and these are basically of two types, LF7 and NV181. Currently, the cases that we are seeing are more transmissible. They can infect people easily, but again, from the severity perspective, till now, we have not seen any severe cases," Dang told ANI. On Monday, India reported 1,009 active COVID-19 cases in the country on Monday, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. As per the Health Ministry, India's COVID-19 update showed a total of 1009 active cases, with 752 new cases recently confirmed. According to the government data, Kerala currently tops the chart with the highest number of active cases at 430. Other states with notable case counts include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47).
NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
40-Year-Old Dies Of Covid-19 At Chandigarh Hospital; How Dangerous Is The New Covid Variant?
India is witnessing a steady uptick in Covid-19 cases over the past few weeks. A total of 1,010 active covid cases have been reported in the country. A 40-year-old patient succumbed to the Covid-19 virus on Wednesday at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), according to an official statement. "Yesterday, a patient came. He was diagnosed with Covid-19. Today, he died at around 4 in the was 40 years old and belonged to Firozabad, UP. He was suffering from some respiratory problems and fever, then he was referred here from Ludhiana... We have made an isolation ward. We suspect more people to come here suffering from variant has not been identified now, it is preliminary," GMCH Medical Superintendent GP Thami said. While covid cases are rising rapidly in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that current variants in circulation are showing mild symptoms similar to the Omicron strain. According to the government data, Kerala currently tops the chart with the highest number of active cases at 430. Other states with notable case counts include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47). Covid cases in China and other part of the world The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that the new Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1 has triggered a sharp rise in hospitalisations across China and has also been detected in the United States. Reports suggest that Hong Kong has reported 81 severe cases and 30 deaths linked to the variant in just four weeks, particularly in individuals aged 65 and above. Health experts in the US suggest that NB.1.8.1 may not cause severe illness, however, it is spreading faster than other variants. About NB.1.8.1 NB.1.8.1 is a descendant of the Omicron family. It is a highly contagious strain that can contribute to mild to moderate illness. Symptoms of NB.1.8.1 are quite similar to those of other omicron variants. Infected individuals have reported fever, cough, sore throat, headache, loss of appetite, body aches, fatigue, and runny nose. Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.
Mint
2 days ago
- Health
- Mint
COVID-19 Death: 40-year-old UP patient dies in Chandigarh, suffered ‘severe' respiratory issues
COVID-19 Death: A 40-year-old patient died due to the COVID-19 virus on Wednesday at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32 in Chandigarh, ANI reported, citing an official. GMCH Medical Superintendent GP Thami stated that the deceased was referred from Ludhiana and was hospitalised for two days with severe respiratory issues. On Tuesday, the patient tested positive for COVID-19 and succumbed to it during the early hours of Wednesday. Sharing details on the incident, Thami told ANI, 'Yesterday, a patient came. He was diagnosed with COVID. Today, he died at around 4 in the was 40 years old and belonged to Firozabad, UP. He was suffering from some respiratory problem and fever, then he was referred here from Ludhiana." While speaking on the preparedness of the hospital, Thami informed that an isolation ward has been designated. "We have made an isolation ward. We suspect more people to come here suffering from variant has not been identified now, it is preliminary," Thami said. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed that COVID-19 cases were reported again in some parts of the country. However, the current variants of the virus show mild symptoms similar to those of the Omicron strain. According to Arjun Dang, the Chief Executive Officer of Dr Dangs Lab, the rising cases of COVID-19 belonged to the sub-lineage of the Omicron virus, the report said. As per Dang, states such as Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the variants named as 'Variants under Monitoring' were of types LF7 and NV181 and were more transmissible. "We must understand that the current spreading variants are again a sublineage of the Omicron virus. Additionally, in states like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, we have certain other sub-variants that have been named Variants Under Monitoring, and these are basically of two types, LF7 and NV181. Currently, the cases that we are seeing are more transmissible. They can infect people easily, but again, from the severity perspective, till now, we have not seen any severe cases," Dang told ANI. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that on Monday, India reported 1,009 active COVID-19 cases in the country. The Health Ministry's COVID-19 update indicated a total of 1009 active cases, with 752 new cases confirmed recently. Government data reveals that Kerala leads with the most active cases, totalling 430. Other states with significant case numbers include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47).
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Man who tested positive for Covid dies in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: A 40-year-old man, who had tested positive for Covid-19, died at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Chandigarh on Wednesday, officials said. This was the first case to be reported in a health facility in Chandigarh. However, hospital authorities have yet to confirm whether the patient was suffering from the latest JN.1 variant or not. The patient, originally from Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad, was referred to the GMCH from Ludhiana after testing positive for Covid-19. A day earlier, GMCH Director Dr Ashok Atri said the data of the patient had been entered in the required format, and he had been isolated in the Covid area where two ventilators were set up. He added that there is no need to worry as of now. Punjab's first Covid-19 case was logged two days ago when a 51-year-old woman from Haryana's Yamunanagar tested positive at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, near here. In Haryana, state Health Minister Arti Singh Rao last week said there are four active cases of coronavirus -- two each in Gurugram and Faridabad in the national capital region. The infected have no travel history. In a statement, the minister said all four patients -- two men and two women -- have a mild form of infection and were under home quarantine. 'There has been no requirement for hospitalisation, and all patients are under regular medical supervision. All four individuals were vaccinated. A person from Gurugram district who was earlier detected with the virus has already recovered,' the minister said in a statement on May 23. She said that in view of the recent reporting of coronavirus cases in various parts of the country, the Health Department is monitoring the situation and is taking necessary steps to ensure public safety and preparedness.
