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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
75-year-old diabetes patient dies with Covid
KOLHAPUR: A 75-year-old woman from Pachgaon village in 's Kolhapur district succumbed to Covid-19 on Sunday at the CPR Hospital after four days of treatment. Hospital authorities confirmed that the patient had diabetes and died of complications arising from Covid. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Reports surfaced about the Panchaganga crematorium workers refusing to handle the woman's body. However, Kolhapur municipal corporation's chief health inspector Dr Vijay Patil refuted the claims. "The crematorium staff, wearing PPE kits, performed the last rites of the woman following all safety protocol. There were two waves of Covid earlier. Even in those critical situations, the crematorium staff performed their duties bravely. People are requested not to spread rumours," Dr Patil said. Covid cases are rising again across country, with Kerala and Maharashtra reporting the highest numbers. Despite health authorities stating that the virus is less severe now, they continue to advise public caution. Currently, health department website reports 3,758 active Covid cases nationwide.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
5 cases of jaundice found during survey in Kolhapur
Kolhapur: With the intensity of rain spells increasing and a projected rise in vector-borne and water-borne diseases, the civic body's epidemiology department has started a survey of affected areas through Asha workers. Already, five patients with jaundice have been located in the survey of 145 houses in the Rajarampuri and Shahunagar areas. Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) chief health Officer Dr Vijay Patil said, "A survey of 145 houses was conducted in the affected area by the epidemiology department, in which 595 people were surveyed, and 10 water samples taken for testing." Jaundice is characterised by an increase in the amount of bilirubin in the blood, causing the skin and eyes to turn yellow. If symptoms such as dark urine, fatigue, stomach pain, and loss of appetite appear, it is necessary to seek appropriate treatment as per medical advice. Citizens are urged not to panic and to maintain cleanliness, boil and cool drinking water, exercise regularly, and eat a healthy diet. In other measures, KMC additional commissioner Rahul Rokade has instructed officials and departments concerned to inspect all shelter centres in the city and provide necessary lights, water, and other facilities there. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He added, "If water lifting stations are submerged in case of floods, the Shingnapur water supply scheme must be implemented by June. Dangerous dilapidated buildings should be taken down. Notices to such owners should be issued on a priority basis. Enough stock of medicines must be maintained. To prevent the spread of dengue, officials must seize used tyres, coconut husks, containers, and other materials where disease-bearing vectors can multiply. "
