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New Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Three more Covid cases reported in Odisha, tally goes up to 15
BHUBANESWAR: Covid-19 tally in Odisha touched 15 on Monday with three more persons testing positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, informed officials of the Health and Family Welfare department. On Sunday, the state reported three Covid cases while a total of nine such cases were recorded in May. Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Khurda are among the places where the cases have been detected so far. However, director of public health Dr Nilakantha Mishra said unlike other states, there has been no major surge in Covid infections in Odisha so far. 'The state government has also not received any guideline from the Centre till now. However, the standard guidelines for preventive measures already exist,' he added. Though an 85-year-old Covid patient with comorbidities died recently, Dr Mishra said no other report of Covid death has been received so far. Health officials said, ahead of Rath Yatra, a meeting is likely to be conducted in Puri to review the preparedness of the Health department for the grand chariot festival.
NDTV
02-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Active Covid-19 Cases Cross 300-Mark In Karnataka, Authorities On Alert
Bengaluru: Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare Department has said in an official statement that the number of active Covid-19 cases crossed the 300-mark in the state. As the most of the schools reopened on Monday after summer vacations, the authorities are on high alert. The number of total active Covid-19 patients reached 311, with 87 persons testing positive for the infection in the last 24 hours, the Health and Family Welfare department said on Monday. As many as 504 persons were tested across the state. A total of 29 persons were discharged during the same period. The Covid-positivity rate stood at 17.2 per cent and case fatality rate is zero per cent. Among the total 311 patients, 297 are kept in home quarantine and 14 admitted to hospitals, three are in Intensive Care Units of the government and private hospitals. Amid the fear of Covid-19, the authorities are worried over the increasing number of the Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) and influenza cases. According to sources in the Health department, the total number of SARI and influenza cases have increased to 4,536 cases in the state since January this year. In the last week, 154 SARI cases have been reported in the state. The officials said that they are seeing a trend of steep rise in number of such cases. The government is arranging for Covid-19 tests for the patients affected with SARI and influenza. The doctors have warned people not to neglect the symptoms of fever, cough, fatigue, nose blockage, running nose, headache, breathing issues, and throat pain. The capital Bengaluru continues to be hotspot for Covid-19 as most active cases are reported from here. Meanwhile, State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the Gruha Arogya Yojana (Home Health Scheme) is being expanded across the state, with 14 non-communicable diseases included for screening under the programme. The Minister added that non-communicable diseases pose a significant threat to people's lives. While the private healthcare sector prioritises treatment, it is crucial to prevent non-communicable diseases proactively. He emphasised that the government should undertake this task, as others may not show interest. As a responsible government, the State Health Department is expanding the Gruha Arogya Yojana statewide to prevent non-communicable diseases, the Minister said. Minister Rao also added that the programme will screen individuals aged above 30 years in every household and ensure that appropriate medicines reach them. The project was implemented in Kolar district initially.
Mint
31-05-2025
- Health
- Mint
Covid-19 alert: CM Siddaramaiah led Karnataka govt issues circular — ‘do not send children if…'
Covid-19: In the wake of the recent spike in Covid-19 cases, the Karnataka government has issued a circular asking parents not to send their children to school if they have fever, cough, cold and other symptoms. 'If fever, cough, cold and other symptoms are found in school children, do not send the children to school and follow appropriate treatment and care measures as per doctor's advice,' reads the circular, issued by the Karnataka government. As of Friday, Karnataka has recorded 234 Covid active cases. Three patients with the infection, who had other comorbidities, have died since January 1. The number of Covid-19 cases across India witnessed a five-fold jump with active cases nearing 3,000 — Kerala leading the latest spike — followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, shows government data. As of May 30, India reported 2,710 active Covid-19 cases with a rise of 511 new cases from the previous day. The Karnataka government has advised that children should be sent to school only after they have fully recovered. It also stressed the need to strictly follow precautionary measures such as hand hygiene, cough etiquette, and other COVID-19 appropriate behaviors (CAB), reported PTI. 'Overall, strict adherence to Covid-19 precautionary measures has been instructed in the interest of the health of school children,' the state government's notice read. The Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare department in Karnataka issued precautions to be taken in government and private schools, as instructed during the Covid-19 situation review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held on May 26. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Delhi, on Saturday (May 31) saw 294 active cases and one death. The figure records a spike in 56 cases as compared to Friday, May 30. New Delhi, India - May 27, 2025: Patients seen waiting in long queues for general OPD outside LNJP Hospital in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Delhi is experiencing a slight increase in COVID-19 cases, but the situation remains under control (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) Earlier, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed that while COVID-19 cases were once again being reported in parts of the country, the current variants in circulation were showing mild symptoms similar to the Omicron strain.
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Bhubaneswar officials directed to ensure distribution of insecticidal nets ahead of monsoon
BHUBANESWAR: With the onset of monsoon, the Health and Family Welfare department has geared up for containing vector and water borne diseases. After a review of the situation here on Thursday, Health secretary Aswathy S directed officials to intensify awareness activities at grassroots level and ensure sufficient stock of drugs at different levels ranging from ASHA worker to sub-centre, PHC, CHC and district headquarters hospitals. CDMOs have been asked to ensure the distribution of long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) with the help of ASHA workers, MPHWs at village and ward level. 'Senior officers from the directorate of public health and National Health Mission (NHM) would go to grassroots level and ensure 100 per cent distribution and use of LLINs, availability of testing devices, sufficient stock of drugs, active surveillance, screening and testing,' said an official. Director of public health Dr Nilakantha Mishra has been advised to prepare a detailed schedule of the movement of officers to districts, particularly those where more number of malaria, dengue and diarrhoea cases have been detected in the past few years. More than 40.49 lakh LLINs have been allotted to seven districts which reported higher incidence of malaria last year. Aswathy directed officials to focus on these high-burden districts and intensify preventive and surveillance activities. The activities would be carried on targeted campaign mode under the supervision of NHM mission director Dr Brundha D.
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Odisha government to appoint Ombudsman in five zones to monitor spread of HIV; set to notify state-specific rules
BHUBANESWAR: Eight years after the Central Act mandated state-specific rules and appointment of Ombudsman to control the spread of HIV and address grievances of patients, the Odisha government has finally decided to appoint Ombudsman in five zones and notify the rules. As per the decision taken at a high-level meeting recently, the special secretary (medical services) of Health and Family Welfare department will be the Ombudsman to monitor and oversee the activities at the state-level while chief district medical and public health officers (CDM&PHOs) of Balasore, Ganjam, Koraput, Sambalpur and Khurda will function as zonal ombudsmen. During discussions, though representatives from Utkal Sevak Samaj, Karnataka Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS (KNP+) and South 24 PG Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (SNP+) sought inclusion of civil society and people living with HIV community members for the appointment of Ombudsman, source said, their demands were struck down. Elucidating clarity on the appointment of Ombudsman, project director of Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS) Dr Santosh Swain said there are certain provisions in the Central Act regarding the qualification and experience of the Ombudsman and the appointments will be made accordingly.
