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Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
With 4 new Covid cases, Gautam Budh Nagar tally reaches 19; all mild infections
NOIDA: Four new Covid-19 cases were reported in Gautam Budh Nagar on Wednesday, taking the district tally to 19 active cases, prompting the district health department to intensify contact tracing and preventive measures. Of the 19 confirmed cases, 11 are women and 8 are men, with patients ranging in age from 24 to 71 years, said health officials. All individuals are exhibiting only mild symptoms such as cough, cold, and low-grade fever and no severe or hospitalised cases have been reported yet, according to health officials. 'We are closely monitoring the situation. The rise in Covid cases over the last three-four days in Gautam Budh Nagar indicates a mild but noticeable uptick. However, there is no need to panic. All the patients have been put under home isolation and they are being regularly monitored by our health department teams', said chief medical officer (CMO), Gautam Budh Nagar, Dr Narendra Kumar. According to officials, most of the cases have been detected through private hospitals and diagnostic district health department has begun collecting samples for genome sequencing to identify the circulating variant of the virus. 'We advise everyone to use face masks, carry hand sanitisers, and avoid crowded places, especially if they show any flu-like symptoms. Residents are urged to remain cautious and report symptoms immediately for timely diagnosis and containment', added CMO Gautam Budh Nagar. To prepare for a potential surge, seven oxygen plants installed in government hospitals are fully functional. These plants are located at community health centers in Dadri, Bisrakh, and Jewar, district hospital in Sector 39, GIMS among other government facilities in the district. A dedicated COVID-19 ward at the district hospital is also being kept in readiness, said officials. Delhi has recorded over 100 cases over the last week. The Union Health Ministry's latest update on May 26 reported 752 fresh cases nationwide in the last seven days.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Noida reports 19 Covid cases, 15 in three days. Health officials on alert. What doctors said
Gautam Budh Nagar has witnessed a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases, with the total tally rising to 19 till Monday. According to officials, all patients are in home isolation and under medical supervision. 'The total number of cases is 19, with eight males and 11 females. The age range is between 24 and 71 years. All are in home isolation," said deputy chief medical officer of Noida Dr Tikam Singh. Over the past three days, Gautam Budh Nagar has reported 15 Covid cases with one on Saturday, eight on Sunday and six on Monday, prompting the health department to remain on alert. 'We are closely monitoring the situation and prepared to respond swiftly if numbers increase,' said Dr Narendra Kumar, chief medical officer, Gautam Budh Nagar. Among the confirmed cases, a 43-year-old resident of Sector 119 had recently returned from Chennai, while the remaining patients have no travel history and are residents of Noida or Greater Noida. According to health officials, all the infections were detected at private hospitals or diagnostic labs. Only one patient required hospitalisation before being shifted to home care. Contacts of the infected individuals have not exhibited symptoms and have not been tested yet, but will be if symptoms appear, officials added. Samples for genome sequencing have been requested from private hospitals and will be sent to laboratories in Delhi or Lucknow. Follow-up testing for the infected patients is scheduled after seven days. District authorities have confirmed the operational readiness of seven oxygen plants at government hospitals, which underwent mock drills last month. A dedicated COVID-19 ward at the district hospital can also be activated within a day, if necessary. Amid concerns over rising cases, director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr Rajiv Bahl said, 'There is no need to hit the panic button just yet on the rising cases of Covid in the country.' He explained that the circulating sub-variant is a descendant of the Omicron variant, to which Indians have already been exposed. (With inputs from PTI)
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Noida sees rise in COVID cases, district tally at 15; health department on alert
Gautam Budh Nagar has reported a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases, with 15 active cases confirmed over the past three days, district health officials said on Tuesday. The uptick—one case on Saturday, eight on Sunday, and six on Monday—has prompted the health department to remain on high alert. 'All patients are stable and under home isolation. We are closely monitoring the situation and prepared to respond swiftly if numbers increase,' said Dr Narendra Kumar, chief medical oficer (CMO), Gautam Budh Nagar. The infections include men and women aged between 24 and 71. A 43-year-old Sector 119 resident recently returned from Chennai, while the rest had no travel history and reside in Noida or Greater Noida, according to district health officials. Officials confirmed all cases were detected at private hospitals or diagnostic labs. Only one patient required hospitalisation before shifting to home care. Contacts of the infected individuals have shown no symptoms yet and have not been tested, but may be if symptoms emerge, they added. Genome sequencing samples have been requested from private hospitals and will be sent to labs in Delhi or Lucknow. Follow-up testing is scheduled after seven days, officials said. District authorities confirmed readiness of seven oxygen plants at government hospitals and mock drill-tested them last month. A COVID-19 ward at the district hospital can be activated within a day if needed. Delhi, meanwhile, has reported 99 new Covid-19 cases in the past week, raising the active caseload in the city to 104, according to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's COVID-19 dashboard. To be sure, till May 19, Delhi had only five active cases.
News18
24-05-2025
- Health
- News18
Covid Cases Rise Across India, Most Infections Mild; Deaths Reported In Karnataka, Maharashtra
Last Updated: Kerala leads with over 270 Covid cases in May as Delhi, Andhra, Telangana and Bengaluru report fresh infections amid a slow but steady rise across states. The Union Health Secretary on Saturday reviewed the COVID-19 situation amid a recent uptick in cases reported from some southern states, news agency ANI said citing officials. States including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka have seen a rise in fresh infections. However, most of these cases have been classified as mild and are being managed through home isolation, officials added. The Health Ministry has assured that it remains vigilant and is proactively monitoring the situation through multiple agencies. One case of the emerging NB.1.8.1 Covid variant and four LF.7 cases have been detected in India, INSACOG data shows. These subvariants, currently classified by WHO as Variants Under Monitoring, are linked to rising cases in parts of Asia. India's dominant strain remains JN.1, but health authorities are closely tracking NB.1.8.1 due to its spike protein mutations linked to immune escape. Deaths In Karnataka, Thane Several states have reported a gradual uptick in cases. Delhi logged 23 new infections, Andhra Pradesh reported four, Telangana confirmed one case, and a nine-month-old tested positive in Bengaluru. Kerala alone has reported over 270 cases so far this month. In Maharashtra, a 21-year-old man with severe diabetes died at a Thane hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. The city reported eight new cases on Saturday, with 18 active infections. Cases Mild In Nature Mild infections were reported in Delhi, Noida, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Thane, Indore and Rishikesh. Recent deaths in Thane and Bengaluru were linked to severe comorbidities, not the severity of the infection, officials told PTI. 'It is observed that most of these cases are mild and under home care. It may also be mentioned that there have been some media reports regarding increase in COVID-19 cases in Singapore, Hong Kong and other countries in the recent past. It has been ascertained from the respective National IHR focal points that there is no indication that the circulating variants are more transmissible or cause more severe disease compared to the previously circulating variants," the official was quoted as saying by the news agency. Covid Cases In NCR A 55-year-old woman from Sector 110 in Noida has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the city's first case amid the recent rise in infections across the country, officials told news agency ANI. According to Gautam Buddha Nagar Chief Medical Officer Narendra Kumar, the woman is in home isolation. Her husband and domestic help, who live with her, have tested negative. She had recently travelled by train, the CMO added. First Published:
India Gazette
24-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
First COVID patient reported in NCR: Woman tests positive in Noida
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): A 55-year-old woman from the National Capital Region has been tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in Uttar Pradesh's Noida amid the recent surge in cases in India, as per the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar. According to the CMO, Narendra Kumar, the woman from Sector 110 in Noida has been placed under home isolation, with her husband and maid, who are part of the household, testing negative for the virus. He further added that the woman had travelled by train a few days back. Earlier, AIIMS Rishikesh had reported three COVID cases, adding to the recent surge in cases across the country. Speaking with ANI, Rishikesh AIIMS Director Meenu Singh informed that one of the three patients has already been discharged. 'Three COVID patients have been reported in the AIIMS... One has been discharged... Another patient is one of our residents. She has been kept in isolation. Another patient is from Gujarat who came here for the Badrinath Yatra,' Dr Meenu Singh said. Dr Singh also mentioned that this variant of COVID is not very harmful, but people should be cautious. 'The state has kept us on alert. We have implemented COVID-appropriate behaviour in our institute... This variant is not very harmful, but if someone has any comorbidities... then they should get themselves checked,' she said. Meanwhile, in view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, the Delhi government has issued an advisory directing all hospitals to ensure preparedness for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines. However, according to the experts, the situation is under control. Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, said on Friday, 'At the moment, the situation is under control. There are, at most, sporadic cases, which are also rare. Even the present cases are being managed very easily.' 'They are not being hospitalised. This is what we were expecting: that when COVID happened, it would remain a seasonal flu which could be treated very easily. The situation is not one of panic...' he further said. 'We haven't seen any hospitalised or ICU Covid-19 cases in the hospital. Only hype has been created, but there is no need to panic,' he said. As of May 19, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257 - a very low figure considering the country's large population. Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalisation required. The government also has a robust system for surveillance of respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the ICMR. (ANI)
