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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Covid in MP: Recoveries outnumber 8 fresh cases
Bhopal: According to Thursday's MOHFW monitoring, MP currently maintains 30 active COVID-19 cases, representing approximately 0.6% of India's total 4,866 active cases. The state documented 8 fresh cases since Wednesday, whilst the nation recorded 564 new infections. MP registered 10 recoveries, including 3 new ones, against India's overall tally of 3,960 recoveries, with 679 recent recoveries. The state reported one additional death, contributing to the national figure of 51 fatalities. The statistics indicate MP's situation remains relatively stable compared to the national scenario. As of June 2024, Madhya Pradesh administered first doses to 41,94,631 people aged 15-18 years and 24,10,963 individuals aged 12-14 years. Considering uniform age distribution, roughly one-third of the 15-18 age group has crossed 18 years by May 2025, making 13-14 lakh persons eligible for adult vaccination. Furthermore, children who were 11 years old in June 2024 have now reached 12 years, becoming eligible for vaccines in the 12-14 age group. This age progression underscores the importance of sustained vaccination programme to achieve comprehensive coverage across age brackets. 'CT Scan Remains Benchmark, New +RTPCR Kits Awaited' The efficacy of RTPCR tests requires updating. Currently only AIIMS -Bhopal is conducting COVID-19 tests. Accroding to sources, state govt has assured new testing kits pending availability. One medical expert cited, that there is a likelihood that with each variant routine RTPCR tests can have reduced sensitivity in detection, this necessitating CT scans as the benchmark for diagnosis. As for availability of booster doses show limited effectiveness, expert highlighted the need for updated vaccines targeting new variants. Some experts remind the current trend close to that observed during 2022, when omicron cases showed seasonal patterns. Clinical COVID-19 diagnoses relied on CT scans, with sporadic occurrences. The fundamental treatment approach remains simple: adequate rest, proper hydration, and consulting doctors if fever persists beyond normal duration.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Covid-19 in India: Total cases at 3,961; Delhi HC seeks detailed report from Centre
The total number of active Covid-19 cases in India on Monday stood at 3,961, wherein 203 new cases were added to the tally and four new deaths were reported from across the country, as per the official data from the ministry of health and family welfare (MOHFW). Of the states, Kerala tops the chart of active cases with a tally of 1,435. Maharashtra follows in the second spot at 506 active cases, and Delhi takes third place with 483 active cases. The four new Covid-19 deaths were reported each from Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Kerala, and Maharashtra. A 22-year-old female in the capital had old treated pulmonary Koch's/post-tuberculosis lung disease, and bilateral lower respiratory tract infection. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, a 25-year-old male with bronchial asthma and severe acute tubular injury and incidental Covid positive. A 44-year-old male died in Maharashtra due to severe ARDS with dilated aortic regurgitation, with Covid-19 positive. ALSO READ | Covid-19 rises in India again: Best N95 masks in India (2025) to stay safe ALSO READ | Ludhiana: Fully vaccinated among COVID +ve patients, say officials (with PTI, ANI inputs)
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Covid cases likely to rise with random testing, but virus mild, no cause for panic: Experts
1 2 Nagpur: As Maharashtra prepares to resume random Covid-19 testing, health experts have cautioned that the number of detected cases may increase, but they firmly reiterated that there is no need to panic. The virus strain currently in circulation is mild, and no deaths have been reported in the state so far in 2025. The move comes amid rising anxiety due to increasing cases in Mumbai and surrounding areas. However, experts say that the numbers are expected to rise slightly due to increased surveillance, not because of any dangerous new variant. "The virus strain is mild and manageable. There is no mortality reported till now. Precautionary measures and preparedness are important, but there is absolutely no need to panic," said Dr Sunil Khaparde, senior public health specialist and former team leader for Covid-19 surveillance in Maharashtra and part of the central task force of the ministry of health and family welfare (MOHFW). Backing this, Dr Nitin Shinde, senior infectious disease specialist from Nagpur, emphasised the strength of India's natural defence against Covid. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Himalayan salt hack catches on for weight loss in the U.S Lipozem Supplement Undo "The natural immunity developed in India is strong enough. The current virus is not causing severe disease at all. People should not worry," Dr Shinde said. By May 22, Maharashtra had conducted 6,477 Covid tests, out of which 165 people tested positive. A sharp rise was recorded on May 22, when 33 patients tested positive. Over 600 samples were tested from Nagpur in various private and public labs between January and May 2025. "Covid testing is now part of standard infectious disease panels. There is nothing alarming about it. All Covid positive patients reported in Nagpur this year fully recovered, and no deaths were reported," said Dr Rajesh Deokate, pathologist. Health officials have also appealed to citizens to follow basic hygiene protocols, mask up in crowded places, and test early in case of symptoms like cough, fever, or body ache. On Thursday, Mumbai reported 22 cases, Pune 5, Thane 3, Pimpri Chinchwad 2, and Latur 1. Nagpur has reported just 8 cases so far in 2025, including January 1, February 0, March 1, April 2, and May 4.
