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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Four test positive for Covid-19
Four men tested positive for Covid-19 in the city on Saturday. The new cases include an 85-year-old from Telibagh, a 38-year-old, a 58-year-old from Mohanlalganj, and a 19-year-old from Chowk. With these additions, the total number of Covid-positive patients reported in the district reached 66, of which 35 are currently active.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
City records three new Covid cases
Three new Covid-positive cases were reported in the city on Tuesday. The cases include a 47-year-old woman from Viram Khand in Gomtinagar, a 21-year-old man from Rashmi Khand in Shardanagar and a 35-year- old man from Vikasnagar. The city has recorded 38 Covid cases so far, out of which 23 are currently active.
New Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Recording of statement delayed as MSC Elsa 3 crew test Covid positive
KOCHI: Though police have registered a case in connection with the sinking of the Liberian cargo ship MSC Elsa 3, they are yet to record statements from the crew as most of them have tested positive for Covid-19. The crew members are under quarantine at a hotel in Kochi. According to police, the crew underwent medical tests recently, following which most of them were found to be Covid-positive. 'We are in touch with the shipping company, which has informed us that most of the crew members are currently infected. We will wait for their health to improve before recording their statements. Meanwhile, we have sought details from the company regarding the wreckage and the cargo containers that fell into the sea.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
43 more XFG cases takes total tally in state to 49
Kolkata: The new Covid-19 variant, XFG, was found in 43 more Covid-positive samples in Bengal during whole genome sequencing. This brings the total number of XFG variant cases in Bengal to 49. While the number of samples being sequenced is still not high enough, doctors said this strain could be causing the current spike in the state as well as in other parts of the country. Health officials said that XFG belongs to the Omicron family of Covid-19, and despite its high transmissibility, this variant is known to cause only mild infection in most cases. "With XFG isolated in most positive samples, this variant is emerging as the dominant variant in circulation during this spike. But there is nothing to worry about as this variant is causing only mild infection," said a health official. By Tuesday, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) detected 206 XFG variant cases across the country. In Maharashtra, 89 cases of this new variant were found, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala followed with 16 and 15 cases, respectively. Yogiraj Ray, head of the infectious diseases department at IPGMER, said,"While this variant can emerge as the dominant variant in circulation, there is nothing to worry about as it is an offshoot of Omicron. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Price for a 1-Day Walk-in Shower In 2025 Homebuddy Learn More Undo In fact, two post-transplant patients – kidney and liver – who tested positive for Covid-19 did not get severe infection." "Covid-19 is endemic and will stay in the community now. XFG is known to be immune evasive. A variant with high transmissibility and low mortality is likely to spike rapidly but subside fast. Since the current spike is causing mostly mild infection, we should not worry. But genomic sequencing should be carried out on a regular basis so that any aberrant mutation can be detected on time for better preparedness and also to mitigate unnecessary panic," said Sumon Poddar, associate professor of paediatrics at the Institute of Child Health Kolkata, who is also attached to the microbiology lab of the institute.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Covid situation in control, no need to panic: PMC
Despite a noticeable uptick in the number of Covid-19 cases recently, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials claim that the situation in the city is under control and there is no need to panic. Civic officials said that existing Covid management protocols will continue to be followed. On Monday, the PMC held a review meeting to assess the Covid-19 situation in the city. The meeting was chaired by additional municipal commissioner M J Pradeep Chandran, and attended by representatives from the PMC health department, public health officials, and the Rapid Response Task Force. Experts from key institutions such as the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), National Institute of Virology (NIV), B J Medical College (BJMC), and private hospitals also attended the meeting, according to officials. The RRT members said that the current virus strain in circulation is mild and no deaths have been reported in the city. The PMC till date has sent 145 Covid samples for genome sequencing and no new variant has been found. Besides, patients hospitalised with influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) will be tested for Covid. Dr Nina Borade, health chief of the PMC, said, 'The Covid situation in the city is under control and the situation is not alarming. However, experts have stressed that individuals in high-risk categories, with existing co-morbid conditions should take precautions. We have asked all private hospitals to test SARI and ILI patients for Covid.' As per the statement issued by the public health department, Maharashtra on Monday reported 65 fresh Covid cases with 26 from areas under the PMC, 22 from Mumbai, and two from areas under the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). Since January, 1,504 Covid cases and 18 deaths amongst the infected have been reported. Furthermore, there are 613 active Covid-19 cases in the state. Since January, Mumbai has reported 687 cases, 681 of which were reported in May alone, said Dr Babita Kamlapurkar, joint director of health services. Dr Kamlapurkar said that instructions have been issued to all officers in the divisional, district, and municipal corporations across the state during the Covid-19 review meeting. 'Surveillance for ILI and SARI patients is being conducted regularly, with 5% of these patients being asked to undergo testing for Covid-19. All Covid-positive samples are sent for whole genome sequencing. Additionally, all healthcare facilities under the public health department, medical colleges within the medical education department, and hospitals and medical colleges in urban areas are directed to be prepared for Covid-19 testing and treatment,' she said.
