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Time of India
a day 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.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
First suspected COVID-19 case reported in Andhra's Annamayya district
TIRUAPTI: A suspected COVID-19 case was reported in Madanapalle on Saturday, marking the first such instance in Annamayya district. The individual, Nagendra (27), had recently returned from Kerala, where he had been seeking employment. Nagendra reportedly developed a cough and fever while in Kerala. His sister, a resident of Madanapalle, travelled to Ernakulam and arranged for medical tests at a local hospital. Although tests were conducted for multiple illnesses including COVID-19, doctors found no specific symptoms of the virus but advised home quarantine due to his persistent fever. After returning to Madanapalle, his sister consulted doctors at the Government General Hospital, requesting admission and further tests. The hospital staff recommended an RT-PCR, stating that a COVID-19 diagnosis can only be confirmed based on its results. They also assured that Nagendra would be quarantined and treated at the hospital if the test is positive. On Saturday, Nagendra informed district health officials that he was travelling to SVIMS in Tirupati to undergo the RT-PCR test and would remain in quarantine there if necessary. District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr Usha Sree clarified that no case has been officially confirmed, and urged the public not to panic in response to unverified messages circulating on social media. Health officials visited Nagendra's residence and advised them on safety protocols.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
E S'bhum readies isolation wards to tackle Covid cases
1 2 Jamshedpur: Anticipating a surge in Covid 19 cases which might require hospitalisation, the East Singhbhum health department has begun readying dedicated wards in two govt owned hospitals in the city. Officials here on Saturday said a 10-bed Covid 19 ward has been set up at Jamshedpur sadar hospital. That apart, another 16 beds have been reserved as a Covid 19 isolation ward in Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and Hospital (MGMMCH). "The 16 bedded ward is being readied at the old building in Sakchi, where beds are equipped with oxygen. The oxygen plant at our facility is also working," Dr Diwakar Hansda, principal of MGMMCH, said. "That apart, mock drill to check the readiness of pressure swing absorption (PSA) oxygen plants across govt hospitals across the district, including sadar hospital, MGMMCH, Ghatshila sub-divisional hospital and Chakulia govt hospital, were carried out on Saturday," East Singhbhum civil surgeon Dr said. Pall said drill was part of the exercise to put the system and the officials on the ready mode. "We have identified some lacking in the response system which would be addressed shortly," he said, but did not divulge further details. Pall said private hospitals were asked to keep a ward ready for the Covid patients and make sure that all necessary facilities for the treatment are in place. The hospitals have been asked to immediately report to the district integrated disease surveillance cell about suspected cases so that tests could be done without delays. The department has also asked the healthcare centres to put up posters at the OPDs to create awareness. Meanwhile, a Kadma based couple, who tested positive in RAT test earlier, tested negative in the RT-PCR test, which was done at MGMMCH on Saturday, Pall said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 2,710; 7 deaths reported, most with comorbidities
NEW DELHI: India's active Covid-19 caseload has climbed to 2,710, with 1,170 patients discharged, according to the Union Health Ministry. Seven fatalities were reported across multiple states, with most deaths linked to underlying health conditions, as per state-wise data. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Delhi reported the death of a 60-year-old woman with acute intestinal obstruction post-laparotomy. Covid-19 was an incidental finding in her case. Gujarat also reported one death, with further details awaited. In Karnataka, a 70-year-old man died due to acute cardiorespiratory arrest, acute encephalopathy, seizures, severe anaemia, and thrombocytopenia. He had multiple comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease. His Covid status is pending RT-PCR confirmation. Maharashtra reported two deaths: a 67-year-old man with acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia, and comorbidities, and a 21-year-old man with diabetic ketoacidosis and lower respiratory tract infection. One of the deaths was part of a reconciliation process. Punjab reported the death of a 39-year-old man with Hepatitis B and acute respiratory syndrome, while Tamil Nadu recorded the death of a 60-year-old man with diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. Kerala continues to report the highest number of active cases at 1,147. Reconciliation of mortality data is ongoing. Bihar is yet to release its daily update. Union Minister of State for Health and AYUSH (Independent Charge), Prataprao Jadhav, said on Friday that the Centre is fully prepared to handle any possible situation. 'Our Central Health Department and AYUSH Ministry are on high alert and closely monitoring developments across all states. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We've held discussions with health and AYUSH secretaries and concerned ministers,' Jadhav told ANI. He added that preparations are underway and infrastructure built during previous Covid waves—such as oxygen plants and ICU beds—has been reviewed. 'Our health systems are well-equipped and ready to deal with any eventuality,' he said.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Karnataka reports third COVID-19 death
Karnataka recorded its third COVID-19 fatality this year with a 63-year-old male succumbing to septic shock, COVID-19 pneumonia, and multi-organ dysfunction on May 25 at a private hospital in Mysuru. The death was reported to the Health Department on Friday (May 30, 2025). The patient, who was admitted to the hospital with breathlessness, altered sensorium, oliguria, and generalised swelling of the body, was vaccinated with two doses of Covishield and had chronic kidney disease (CKD) and bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition. The other two deaths were also reported in male patients. An 84-year-old in Bengaluru and a 70-year-old in Belagavi, who also had several comorbid conditions and developed COVID-19, succumbed to the disease on May 17 and May 26 respectively. Active cases cross 200 With 114 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, the number of active cases touched 234. Of these, 11 are being treated in hospitals. While the test positivity rate touched 24.7%, case fatality rate touched 0.8%. Meanwhile, the Health Department has directed hospitals to mandatorily test all SARI cases and 5% of ILI cases through RT-PCR in government laboratories only.
