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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
State reports 8 Covid cases
1 2 Ranchi : State has reported eight Covid cases til May 31, with six active and two patients discharged, health officials said on Sunday. Out of the 14 samples tested on Saturday, one reported positive. The testing process has been intensified across the state, particularly for individuals showing symptoms such as fever, breathing difficulties, and fatigue. Testing facilities have been activated at all block health centres, with both Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) and RT-PCR tests available. Requesting the public to co-operate, civil surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar said, "Screening has been ramped up to ensure early detection and isolation. Tests have begun at all centres and we are planning to start screening at public points like airports and railway stations. Anyone showing symptoms is encouraged to get tested immediately. Contact tracing efforts have also started. Timely diagnosis remains our best tool to avoid community transmission. " Authorities urged the public to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour like wearing masks in crowded or public spaces, maintaining hand hygiene, and avoiding gathering. "The state govt continues to monitor the situation closely and is prepared to scale up interventions if necessary," he added.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Health
- First Post
Karnataka reports fourth Covid death, 63-year-old with co-morbidities dies in Bengaluru
A 63 year old man with comorbidities and who tested positive for Covid19 died at a private hospital here, taking the coronavirus related death toll in the state to four, officials said on Saturday. read more A 63-year-old man who tested positive for Covid-19 and had multiple co-morbidities died at a private hospital in Bengaluru, raising the state's coronavirus-related death toll to four, health officials said on Saturday. He was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru Urban (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike limits) on May 21 after he complained of weakness and died on May 29, they said. According to the health department statement, the elderly patient who was fully vaccinated was on post operative chemotherapy and had co-morbidities like pulmonary TB with squamous cell carcinoma of buccal mucosa. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The health department stated that the cause of death was sagittal sinus and internal jugular vein thrombosis with cancer cachexia, noting that the Covid-19 infection was an incidental finding. Meanwhile, the health department bulletin pegged active Covid-19 cases at 238 in Karnataka as of May 31, with 58 new cases reported on Saturday. The day also saw a total of 420 tests being done for Covid, including 354 RTPCR and 66 RAT tests. Saturday's positivity rate stood at 13.8 per cent and fatality rate at 1.7 per cent, it added. With inputs from agencies
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Cov tally rises to 6, testing ramped up
Ranchi: One more Covid-19 case was reported on Friday in the city taking the total tally in the state to six. District health department, on the other hand, initiated screening drive across community health centres and primary health centres to detect and contain the spread of the virus. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Civil surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar confirmed that both Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) and RT-PCR testing facilities are available to ensure testing. "Screening has been ramped up to ensure timely detection. We urge citizens experiencing symptoms or those who were recently exposed to confirmed cases to get tested immediately. Early diagnosis is key to preventing large-scale outbreaks. We are closely monitoring the situation, and contact tracing efforts are underway for all recent positive cases," Dr Kumar said. On Friday, a total of 15 Covid-19 tests were conducted, out of which one individual tested positive. So far, the state reported six confirmed cases, five in the city and one in Jamshedpur, with one patient already recovered. Authorities also urged people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, maintaining hand hygiene, and avoiding unnecessary gatherings. The health department assured that it is well-prepared with testing kits, isolation arrangements, and medical supplies to handle any surge in cases. The screening drive will increase in the coming days, and the public is encouraged to cooperate fully with health workers and remain vigilant. Kumar said there is no need to panic, as the current strain of Covid-19 appears to be less severe, and a majority of the population is vaccinated. "However, it's important to stay safe by following safety protocols," he added.
India Today
5 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Man who tested Covid positive dies in Karnataka, second such case in 2 weeks
In a second similar incident in Karnataka, an elderly man who tested positive for Covid-19 has died at a hospital in Belagavi district, a senior official in the health department Gupta, Principal Secretary, Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare department, had earlier confirmed the death to to a health department release, the 70-year-old patient, a resident of Benakanahalli village in Belagavi, died late Wednesday The patient died due to acute cardiorespiratory arrest with encephalopathy and late onset seizures associated with diabetes, hypertension, IHD and positive patient, it was further stated in the release, had an episode of seizure and became unconscious on May 26 and he was taken to a private hospital in was treated by a neuropsychician there and diagnosed as suffering from focal seizures with encephalopathy and severe anaemia with thrombocytopenia, according to the health his oxygen saturation was 88 per cent, his throat swab was taken and he was found to be Covid positive as well, added the press also stated that the patient's attenders took him to Belagavi Medical College and Hospital against medical advice on May 28."At the hospital, he was admitted in the Respiratory Medicine department and treated as per Covid protocol. However, in spite of all efforts the patient's condition deteriorated and he died on May 28," noted the May 17, an 84-year-old-man with severe comorbidities died at a private hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru and his Covid-19 test results came positive after his the health department bulletin pegged active Covid-19 cases at 148 in Karnataka as of May 29, with 42 new cases being reported on day also saw a total of 513 tests being done for Covid, including 463 RTPCR and 50 RAT. Thursday's positivity rate stood at 8.18 per cent and fatality rate at 2.3 per InMust Watch
The Print
5 days ago
- Health
- The Print
Man tested positive for Covid-19 dies in Karnataka; 42 fresh cases reported
According to a health department release, the 70-year-old patient, a resident of Benakanahalli village in Belagavi, died late Wednesday night. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary, Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare department, had earlier confirmed the death to PTI. Bengaluru, May 29 (PTI) In a second similar incident in Karnataka, an elderly man who tested positive for Covid-19 has died at a hospital in Belagavi district, a senior official in the health department said. The patient died due to acute cardiorespiratory arrest with encephalopathy and late onset seizures associated with diabetes, hypertension, IHD and positive status. The patient, it was further stated in the release, had an episode of seizure and became unconscious on May 26 and he was taken to a private hospital in Belagavi. He was treated by a neuro physician there and diagnosed as suffering from focal seizures with encephalopathy and severe anaemia with thrombocytopenia, according to the health department. As his oxygen saturation was 88 per cent, his throat swab was taken and he was found to be Covid positive as well, added the press note. It also stated that the patient's attenders took him to Belagavi Medical College and Hospital against medical advice on May 28. 'At the hospital, he was admitted in the Respiratory Medicine department and treated as per Covid protocol. However, in spite of all efforts the patient's condition deteriorated and he died on May 28,' noted the release. On May 17, an 84-year-old-man with severe comorbidities died at a private hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru and his Covid-19 test results came positive after his death. Meanwhile, the health department bulletin pegged active Covid-19 cases at 148 in Karnataka as of May 29, with 42 new cases being reported on Thursday. The day also saw a total of 513 tests being done for Covid, including 463 RTPCR and 50 RAT. Thursday's positivity rate stood at 8.18 per cent and fatality rate at 2.3 per cent. PTI JR KH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
