New
Delhi
[India], May 24 (ANI):
Union Health Secretary
On Saturday, Punya Salila Srivastava examined the issue of rising COVID-19 cases reported across several states, particularly from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
Karnataka
as per information from authoritative sources.
It has been noted that many of these cases are minor and can be managed at home. Nevertheless, the Union Health Ministry stays watchful and is actively keeping an eye on developments through various agencies, as per official statements.
As stated by the Union Health Ministry up until May 19, India reports 257 ongoing COVID-19 cases, with the majority being minor instances not necessitating hospitalization. The nation persistently tracks respiratory diseases via the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) along with efforts from the ICMR.
On Saturday morning, the Belagavi district in
Karnataka
Meanwhile, the National Capital region identified their initialCOVID-19 cases.
A 55-year-old female resident of the National Capital Region has tested positive for COVID-19, which represents the initial confirmed case in Noida within Uttar Pradesh during the current spike in infections across India.
At the same time in Belagavi, a 24-year-old expectant mother was found to be positive.
Earlier in the day,
Karnataka
The Health Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, stated that there have been 35 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide so far this year, showing a minor rise over the past two weeks.
Multiple states, including
Karnataka
and
Delhi
, have released an advisory but have advised people not to worry excessively.
Health experts report that there isn’t an increase in COVID cases; instead, they’re seeing isolated instances only.
Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, a senior consultant in internal medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, stated on Friday, “Currently, the situation remains well-managed. At worst, only occasional instances have been reported, and these too are infrequent. Moreover, even those current cases are being handled quite effortlessly.”
“They are not requiring hospitalization. As expected, when COVID emerged, it was anticipated to behave like a common seasonal flu, manageable with ease. There’s no cause for alarm,” he added.
The Union Health Ministry continues to stay alert and active in closely tracking the situation, making sure that adequate steps are taken to protect public health. Even though COVID-19 is regarded as just another form of viral infection, fundamental safety practices like maintaining good hand hygiene, wearing masks in densely populated places, and steering clear of nonessential gatherings remain recommended. (ANI)
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