New Delhi, May 20 (IANS). Media reports have again scared people over the increase in cases of Kovid-19 infection in South-East Asia. Millions of people and the disease affecting the global economy have created new apprehensions. Health experts said on Tuesday that this is the trend of flu to be held in the changing season.
According to media reports, the weekly Kovid-19 infection in Singapore rose from 11,100 per cent to 14,200 in the first week of May at the end of April, as well as a 30 per cent increase in the number of hospitalizations.
Hong Kong has recorded 31 virus related deaths till May 3, which is the most weekly toll in the city in a year. In the week ended May 10, new infections in Hong Kong increased to 1,042, which was 972 last week.
In addition to New Delhi-based Center for Community Medicine, Professor Dr. Harshal R Salve told IANS, “Causes of Kovid’s increasing cases in South-East Asia are seasonal flu. Most cases are light and do not need to be hospitalized.”
There is also a slight increase in cases in India. The review organized by the Ministry of Health on Monday concluded that the current situation in India is “under control”, till May 19, only 257 active cases have been reported across the country.
Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, convenor of the research cell of Kerala State IMA, said, “Kovid-19 is a cyclical disease (cyclical disease), which means that cases will increase every few months. Interval may be from six to nine months. Like other Asian countries, we are looking at the cases of Kovid. We are also looking at Kovid. But they are not harassing hospitals and not so serious. He is being treated as an outpatient. “
“Due to comprehensive immunity due to previous vaccination and avoiding previous infections, Kovid-19 is no longer a devastating power that used to be earlier. The virus has no sign of any major genetic change in the virus that can change the character of the disease caused by it.”
China and Thailand have also reported a significant increase in new infections. The boom is mainly attributed to the spread of the new Omikron sub -variants, including JN.1 and related – LF.7 and NB.1.8 variants. The increase in cases is related to weak immunity. While the cases reported so far are generally light.
Jayadevan said, “The result also depends on the host. For example, infection in a weak elderly person can lead to more serious consequences.”
Experts have asked to pay attention to cleanliness and cleanliness to fight the virus. Jayadevan said, “When the cases increase, it is necessary to be more careful than normal. Wearing masks in crowded closed places will be helpful. People who have fever should stay at home and avoid getting mixed up with others.”
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health assured that the country is a strong system for monitoring respiratory viral diseases including Kovid, which is present in the country through integrated disease monitoring program (IDSP) and ICMR.
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