Kolkata, July 21 (IANS). Three patients infected with Covid-19 have been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata. Earlier, a 10-year-old boy infected with Covid had to be admitted. So far, four people infected with Corona virus are undergoing treatment.
Dr. Subhajit Sen of the hospital said, “We are currently seeing a rise in cases of seasonal viral infections, especially influenza and COVID-19. Currently, we are treating three patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. One patient has recovered and is being discharged, while two patients had to be admitted to the ICU due to low oxygen levels, but they have responded well to the treatment and are now stable.”
According to the doctor, the current pattern of Covid-19 is similar to the Omicron wave, with most patients showing mild symptoms related to the upper respiratory system such as fever, sore throat, cough and body ache. However, the elderly and people already suffering from some disease are at greater risk of serious illness.
The doctor said, “There is no need to panic, as most patients recover if they get timely medical care. However, people should take sensible precautions, such as wearing masks in crowded places, taking care of hand hygiene, avoiding unnecessary gatherings during the spread of the virus and immediately consulting a doctor if symptoms worsen. There is a need not to panic now, but to remain alert.”
Let us tell you that on July 18, a 10-year-old boy from Garia, Kolkata was admitted to another private hospital with symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. On suspicion, doctors conducted a swab test, the report of which came positive. After the boy was diagnosed with Covid-19, he was shifted to the isolation unit of the ICU.
Let us tell you that cases of corona infection are increasing in the country. In Andhra Pradesh, 12 people were found infected with Covid between June 26 and July 16. Apart from this, 4 patients already suffering from other diseases died. At the same time, in Pune too, Covid-19 cases are increasing again after almost three years. New patients have been identified in the last 10 days. According to doctors, most patients have mild symptoms, but caution has been advised.
–IANS
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