Maharashtra reports two Covid-linked deaths, govt urges citi
Maharashtra reports two Covid-linked deaths, govt urges citizens not to panic
Maharashtra has reported two Covid-related deaths since January this year, the state health department has said, adding that the two were patients with comorbidities
MUMBAI — Maharashtra has reported two Covid-related deaths since January
this year, the state health department has said, adding that the two were
patients with comorbidities.
The department, late Tuesday night, stated that both
deaths were reported from Mumbai and involved patients with comorbidities
(simultaneous presence of two or more medical conditions in a person). One of
the deceased had nephrotic syndrome with hypocalcemia seizure, while the other
was a cancer patient.
According to the health department, a total of 6,066 swab
samples have been examined for coronavirus since January, of which 106 tested
positive for the infectious disease. Of these, 101 were from Mumbai and the
remaining from Pune, Thane, and Kolhapur. Currently, 52 patients are undergoing
treatment for mild symptoms, while 16 are being treated at hospitals.
"A spike in Covid-19 cases is not only being seen in
Maharashtra, but also in other states and even other countries," said the
health department release.
“Covid is a disease caused by a virus. Currently, the ILI
(Influenza-like Illness) and SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) survey
is going on in Maharashtra for Covid. In that survey, such patients are tested
for Covid. These Covid patients are being treated regularly after testing
positive, Covid cases are currently rare in the state. Mild symptoms are being
found in Covid patients. Covid testing and treatment facilities are available
through the health department. Therefore, the public is urged not to
panic," said the release.
Earlier, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on
Monday said, “Covid-19 is now considered an endemic and an ongoing health
problem. As the virus has become established at the community level, cases are
now sporadic and very rare.
In recent days, the number of Covid cases has been
increasing in Singapore, Hong Kong, East Asia and other countries. The
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's health department is constantly monitoring
the spread of Covid to keep it under control. "The number of patients has
been very low from January to April. Some patients have been seen since May;
however, the BMC administration is appealing to the citizens not to panic in
this regard," said the release.
According to BMC, treatment and guidance facilities are
available in the civic hospitals, including Seven Hills Hospital with 20 beds
(MICU), 20 beds for children and pregnant women and 60 general beds. Also,
Kasturba Hospital has 2 intensive care (ICU) beds and a special ward of 10 beds
with a provision to increase the capacity immediately.
“Common symptoms of Covid-19 include fever, cough (dry or
with phlegm), sore or achy throat, fatigue, body aches, and headache. Symptoms
may also include a runny nose and a loss of taste or smell. These symptoms can
often be similar to those of a common cold and can vary from person to person.
In severe cases, difficulty in breathing is a major warning sign,” said the BMC
advisory.
The BMC further said that Covid-19 can be prevented by
taking proper precautions. Especially patients with serious illnesses and low
immunity, e.g., cancer, the elderly, diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver
disease, should take proper precautions. BMC has urged the citizens to consult
a municipal clinic, hospital, or family doctor if they find symptoms like
fever, cough (dry or with phlegm), sore or achy throat, fatigue, body aches,
and headache.
The Corporation has also appealed to the citizens to wear
a mask in public if found with symptoms, keep a distance from others, wash
hands frequently with soap and water and follow a proper diet and take rest.
