 "COVID returns? 23 cases in Delhi, 273 in Kerala in May; surveillance ramped up")
Amid renewed concerns over COVID-19, Delhi, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have stepped up health preparedness following the detection of fresh cases in their respective regions.
In the national capital, 23 COVID-19 cases were reported as of Thursday, prompting the Delhi government to issue an advisory for all hospitals to ensure readiness in terms of beds, oxygen supply, medicines and vaccine availability. While Kerala reported 273 COVID-19 cases in May, with Kottayam recording the highest number at 82.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Friday said four Covid-19 cases were confirmed in the state in the past 24 hours—three in Visakhapatnam and one in the Rayalaseema region.
The minister said a woman in Vizag tested positive on Thursday, followed by her family member and a postgraduate medical student who tested positive on Friday.
“Four persons tested positive for Covid-19 in Andhra Pradesh in the past 24 hours—three in Visakhapatnam and a 61-year-old woman in Kadapa,” Yadav told PTI.
According to the minister, the first case in the port city had no travel history. He stressed there is no need to panic, as the state is well prepared.
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh said that 23 COVID-19 cases have been reported till Thursday and the government is verifying the details whether patients are residents of Delhi or have travel history outside the city.
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More Shorts“The Delhi government is fully prepared to deal with any situation. We have already coordinated with all medical superintendents, doctors, and their teams across hospitals in the capital,” Singh said in a statement.
In terms of preparedness, hospitals and healthcare facilities have been placed on alert, and all necessary resources are being mobilised to ensure rapid response and care, the statement said.
The health department continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide timely updates to the public, he said, adding that citizens are advised to follow all health and safety guidelines and cooperate with authorities as needed.
Earlier, the health department issued an advisory to all Delhi government hospitals regarding COVID-19 preparedness.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George directed district medical and surveillance officials to increase monitoring in light of rising cases in Southeast Asia.
She emphasised early detection and public cooperation as critical measures for containing any spread. Thiruvananthapuram (73), Ernakulam (49), Pathanamthitta (30), and Thrissur (26) also reported notable case counts.
Both states have reiterated the importance of vigilance and urged the public to follow health guidelines as authorities closely monitor developments.
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