India’s active Covid-19 cases surge to 4,302, total deaths at 44

India reported a rise of 276 active Covid cases on Wednesday, pushing the total number to 4,302, according to data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 

Seven deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, with Maharashtra alone accounting for four. Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Gujarat reported one fatality each, increasing the tally to 44.

Gujarat and Delhi reported the highest daily surge with 64 new cases each, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 63 and West Bengal with 60. Kerala continued to top the list of states with the highest number of active cases, followed by Maharashtra (510), Gujarat (461), and Delhi (457). Arunachal Pradesh has not reported any Covid cases so far.

Commenting on the rising Covid cases, Dr. Arindam Biswas from Kolkata said, “Covid is here to stay. The number of cases will continue to rise and fall over time, but there’s no need for panic. What’s important is to prevent its spread. People must follow government guidelines and wear masks to stay protected.”

In response to the rising case count, Kerala health department has issued directives to all government and private hospitals.

Mock drills are to be conducted across institutions to assess preparedness. Hospitals are instructed to follow the Revised ABC Guidelines 03, issued in June 2023, for treating patients with COVID-19 and influenza symptoms.

The guidelines emphasise monitoring red flag signs such as breathlessness, chest pain, drowsiness, low blood pressure, hemoptysis, and cyanosis in adults. In children, symptoms like somnolence, high persistent fever, feeding difficulties, convulsions, and respiratory distress warrant attention.

Source: India Today
--Agencies