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First Post
19 hours 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
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Hosps ready to handle Covid, says doctor as cases touch 4
Ranchi: The Ranchi district health department on Thursday said Covid-19 cases in the state capital have jumped to four within a week. The first positive case was reported on May 24 when a Lohardaga resident tested positive after returning from Maharashtra. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Of the three new cases, two are men, aged 71 and 53 years, while the third is a 21-year-old woman. While two are in home quarantine, one is admitted to a city hospital, officials said. Ranchi civil surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar said, "A total of 18 tests were conducted on Wednesday, all of which returned negative. While the new variant does not appear to be severe, everyone must stay alert. We are fully prepared to handle the situation." A total of 20 isolation beds have been allocated at the Sadar Hospital to manage a potential surge in cases. All community health centres and primary health centres would be provided with testing kits by Friday, health officials said. "Request for adequate supplies has been initiated," Dr Kumar said. Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims) has designated 20 beds in the dengue ward for stable Covid patients. A screening OPD and sample collection facility has been set up. Departments responsible for RTPCR testing and genome sequencing have been instructed to submit their requirements for reagents and consumables. The Rims management directed the store department to maintain supplies, including 500 surgical masks, 500 PPE kits, 500 bottles of hand rub, and oxygen cylinders and masks (NRVM), as needed. Provisions include ventilator spare parts, consumables, monitors, and five reserve ventilators. The facility will maintain adequate stocks of essential medicines for effective patient care.
India Today
3 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
3 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Three new Covid cases reported in state
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Three more Covid cases were reported from the state in the last two days. With this, the total number of Covid cases touched four in the state, official sources said here on Wednesday. One case was reported last week. The latest cases were reported from Khurda and Bhubaneswar. While one was reported from a govt hospital, the other three were detected in a private hospital, said the director of public health, Nilakantha Mishra. He said persons with Covid symptoms, including severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) and influenza-like illness (ILI), can consult their doctors and go for a test if advised. "We have not seen any alarming or abnormal rise of Covid so far," he said. He said the Centre has not provided any new guidelines on Covid management. "We are following the existing guidelines of 2022. The central team is also monitoring the situation. This is a normal variant of Coronavirus," he added. Mishra said the Covid situation in the state is under control. "People should not panic. The single case detected on May 21 is cured now. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo No dangerous Covid case has been reported in the state so far. If we get any Covid report, we will confirm it through the RTPCR method," he said. He said the May 21 case was sent for genome sequencing. "As per the result, it is a JN.1 variant of the coronavirus. We are also sending the samples of the three new cases for genome sequencing," he added. A 75-year-old man admitted to a private hospital tested positive for Covid on May 21, the first Covid case reported this year. The man, with comorbidity conditions, was undergoing treatment for pneumonia and heart-related ailments in a private hospital. During treatment, Covid was detected in the person. He will be discharged soon, official sources said. "We are monitoring the situation. No need to panic. We will also await further instructions from the Centre," said health secretary Aswathy S. The first Covid case was reported in Odisha on March 15, 2020. A student who returned from Italy tested positive. Odisha has reported more than 13.39 lakh Covid cases so far. The state has also reported 9,215 Covid deaths.
