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Time of India
05-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
GRH sets up 50-bed Covid-19 ward as precaution
Madurai: Amid a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases across Tamil Nadu, Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai has set up a dedicated 50-bed isolation ward as a precautionary step. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While no active cases have been reported in the city, health officials are urging the public to wear masks and maintain hand hygiene in crowded areas. The isolation facility includes 30 beds for adults and 20 for children. GRH dean Dr L Arul Sundaresh Kumar said the hospital is fully prepared to manage any potential Covid-19 cases, following directions from the state health department. "We have ample supplies of medicines and oxygen. OPD staff have been instructed to wear masks and follow hygiene protocols. Covid testing will be conducted only if deemed necessary," he said, adding that fever cases are being closely monitored. Health officials clarified there has been no spike in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases. "There were a few fever cases after the rains, but no clusters or surges have been identified. People are advised to avoid self-medication and seek medical advice for persistent symptoms," an official said. Surveillance has also been tightened at Madurai airport. Passengers arriving from abroad with fever or cough are being screened and isolated if needed. A 16-member monitoring team has been deployed for airport vigilance. MSID:: 121652081 413 |
India Today
04-06-2025
- General
- India Today
Kerala issues revised Covid-19 guidelines, mandates mock drills as cases surge
With 1,373 active Covid-19 cases and nine deaths confirmed across Kerala, the Health Department has issued a new set of instructions to hospitals and healthcare workers, both public and private, urging immediate preparedness, heightened surveillance, and strict implementation of treatment DRILLS MADE MANDATORYAll government and private healthcare institutions have been directed to conduct Mock Drills to assess their preparedness for a potential surge in cases. A Google Form has been provided for online submission of drill TREATMENT PROTOCOLS, RED FLAGSHospitals have been asked to follow the revised ABC Guidelines 03, issued in June 2023, when treating patients with Covid-19 and influenza symptoms. Health workers must remain alert to red flag symptoms like breathlessness, chest pain, drowsiness, low blood pressure, hemoptysis, and cyanosis in adults. In children, warning signs include persistent high fever, feeding difficulty, somnolence, convulsions, and respiratory AND ISOLATION MEASURES All patients admitted with symptoms of ILI (Influenza-Like Illness), ARI (Acute Respiratory Infection), or SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) must be tested for Covid-19. If Rapid Antigen Tests return negative, RT-PCR tests are mandatory. District RT-PCR facilities must be fully utilsed, the department and influenza patients must be isolated in separate wards or rooms, to avoid UP, STAY SAFEThe department has reinforced mask mandates, especially for high-risk individuals, including the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions. Patients, their companions, hospital staff, and anyone with flu-like symptoms in relief camps must wear masks at all TOLD TO LIMIT VISITORS, UPGRADE FACILITIESadvertisementTo reduce transmission, hospitals have been asked to limit the number of bystanders and visitors. Covid-19 testing must be conducted for any bystanders or health workers showing must also gear up infrastructure, ensuring sufficient supplies of oxygen, medicines, PPE (N-95 masks, gloves, aprons), oxygen-supported beds, ventilators, and ICU AWARENESS AND SURVEILLANCEThe public is encouraged to follow basic preventive measures, mask usage, cough hygiene, and frequent handwashing, especially in crowded or public Surveillance Units have been instructed to monitor ILI/ARI/SARI case trends and ensure IHIP-IDSP reporting from both government and private Covid-19 looms again, authorities are urging both institutions and the public to act swiftly and InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Kerala
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Covid scare in Mumbai: Cases rise to 509; all you need to know
M UMBAI: Of the 37 Covid deaths recorded by the Centre Tuesday, Maharashtra has the maximum, followed by Kerala (9), Delhi (4), Karnataka (4), Tamil Nadu (3) and Uttar Pradesh (2). The union health ministry said Gujarat, MP, Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal had reported a death each. In the state, one of the deaths had Parkinson's disease and hypertension, while one had diabetes, hypertension, and chronic renal fourth patient was immunocompromised and suffered from ischemic heart disease (IHD) and tuberculosis. Mumbai's total number of Covid-19 cases since May now stands at 509. There had also been three deaths in the city, all involving patients with severe co-morbidities. Doctors told TOI that most patients, even those with co-morbidities, are recovering. The state health department on Monday asked civic bodies to conduct mock drills of all the pressure swing absorption oxygen plants. Dr Daksha Shah, BMC's executive officer, health, said, "This will also be done in the city. State department will decide the dates." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Patients with Covid and co-morbidities at civic hospitals are being referred to Seven Hills Hospitals for further treatment and isolation. Continuous screening for influenza-like illness (ILI) has helped the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) identify 225 suspected patients out of 6,973 screened as of Monday. These individuals underwent Covid-19 testing, and six were found to be positive. One patient was admitted to a hospital in Vasai and later discharged, while the remaining five are in home isolation with very mild symptoms. Doctors at VVCMC said the hospitalised patient had multiple co-morbidities. The screening is a measure mandated by state guidelines, which direct civic bodies to maintain surveillance for ILI and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection.
News18
03-06-2025
- Health
- News18
Karnataka Reports 87 New Covid-19 Cases, Active Count Crosses 300-Mark
Last Updated: Over the past 24 hours, over 504 individuals were tested, and 29 patients were discharged. Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare Department announced that the state's active COVID-19 cases have surpassed 300. As schools reopened on Monday following the summer break, health authorities are maintaining high alert across the state. According to the department, the total number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 311, with 87 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. During this period, 504 individuals were tested, and 29 patients were discharged. The COVID-19 positivity rate was reported at 17.2 percent, with the case fatality rate remaining at zero. Among the active cases, 297 patients are in home quarantine, while 14 are hospitalized, including three who are in intensive care units of both government and private hospitals. Bengaluru continues to be the state's hotspot, with the majority of active cases reported from the city. In addition to COVID-19, there is growing concern over the rise in Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) and influenza cases. Since January, Karnataka has recorded 4,536 cases of SARI and influenza, with 154 cases reported in the past week alone. Health officials have observed a steep upward trend in such cases and are conducting COVID-19 tests for patients showing related symptoms. Doctors have advised the public to remain vigilant and not ignore symptoms such as fever, cough, fatigue, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, breathing difficulties, and throat pain. First Published: June 03, 2025, 08:03 IST
NDTV
02-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Active Covid-19 Cases Cross 300-Mark In Karnataka, Authorities On Alert
Bengaluru: Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare Department has said in an official statement that the number of active Covid-19 cases crossed the 300-mark in the state. As the most of the schools reopened on Monday after summer vacations, the authorities are on high alert. The number of total active Covid-19 patients reached 311, with 87 persons testing positive for the infection in the last 24 hours, the Health and Family Welfare department said on Monday. As many as 504 persons were tested across the state. A total of 29 persons were discharged during the same period. The Covid-positivity rate stood at 17.2 per cent and case fatality rate is zero per cent. Among the total 311 patients, 297 are kept in home quarantine and 14 admitted to hospitals, three are in Intensive Care Units of the government and private hospitals. Amid the fear of Covid-19, the authorities are worried over the increasing number of the Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) and influenza cases. According to sources in the Health department, the total number of SARI and influenza cases have increased to 4,536 cases in the state since January this year. In the last week, 154 SARI cases have been reported in the state. The officials said that they are seeing a trend of steep rise in number of such cases. The government is arranging for Covid-19 tests for the patients affected with SARI and influenza. The doctors have warned people not to neglect the symptoms of fever, cough, fatigue, nose blockage, running nose, headache, breathing issues, and throat pain. The capital Bengaluru continues to be hotspot for Covid-19 as most active cases are reported from here. Meanwhile, State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the Gruha Arogya Yojana (Home Health Scheme) is being expanded across the state, with 14 non-communicable diseases included for screening under the programme. The Minister added that non-communicable diseases pose a significant threat to people's lives. While the private healthcare sector prioritises treatment, it is crucial to prevent non-communicable diseases proactively. He emphasised that the government should undertake this task, as others may not show interest. As a responsible government, the State Health Department is expanding the Gruha Arogya Yojana statewide to prevent non-communicable diseases, the Minister said. Minister Rao also added that the programme will screen individuals aged above 30 years in every household and ensure that appropriate medicines reach them. The project was implemented in Kolar district initially.
