The health department has reported 1801 Covid cases in Kerala on Saturday, with the highest number of cases in Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kottayam districts. Inspections have been increased, and admission cases are slightly increasing. However, only 0.8 percent of the total patients required oxygen beds, and only 1.2 percent needed ICU beds. Most of the results sent for genetic testing have been found to be Omicron. The Health Minister, Veena George, stated that the Mokdrill is being conducted as per the central government’s instructions.
Protecting the elderly and bed patients from covid is crucial as Covid-19 deaths are mainly reported in people above 60 years of age and those with lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension. 85 percent of Covid deaths have been reported in people above 60 years of age, with the remaining 15 percent having other serious illnesses. Even five people who did not leave their homes have died of Covid, emphasizing the importance of special care for bedridden patients and the elderly. It is recommended to wear a mask to cover the mouth and nose while going out.
If the elderly and the infirm stay at home, others need to take extra care while following Covid guidelines strictly. They should wear masks properly when going out, avoid close contact with people without washing their hands with soap and water, and wash their hands frequently with hand sanitizer or soap and water. People with lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension, elderly, pregnant women, and children should wear masks. Hospitals make masks mandatory, and other safety measures should also be adopted.
All districts should continue proper Covid reviews, increase hospital facilities according to the surge plan, and ensure oxygen availability. Private hospitals’ special meeting will be called, and those in care homes, bedridden patients, and tribal areas should be specially monitored. Staff in places requiring special care should wear N95 masks when dealing with such people. If anyone has symptoms, they should be checked and treated.
Thiruvananthapuram – The health department has reported 1801 Covid cases in the state on Saturday. Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam districts have the highest number of Covid cases. Inspections have been stepped up. Admission cases are increasing slightly. However, only 0.8 percent of the total patients required oxygen beds and only 1.2 percent required ICU beds. Most of the results sent for genetic testing have been found to be Omicron. Health Minister Veena George said that Mokdrill is being conducted as per the instructions of the central government.
Veena George informed that it is important to protect the elderly and bed patients from covid. Covid-19 deaths are mostly reported in people above 60 years of age and those with lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. 85 percent of Covid deaths have been reported in people above 60 years of age. The remaining 15 percent have other serious illnesses. 5 people who did not leave their homes have died of covid. Therefore, special care should be given to bedridden patients and elderly people at home. Make sure they are not affected by covid. The minister also requested to wear a mask to cover the mouth and nose while going out.
If the elderly and the infirm stay at home, others who go out should take extra care. They must strictly follow the Covid guidelines. They should also wear masks properly when going out. They should not come in close contact with such people without washing their hands with soap and water. It is better for everyone who goes in crowds to wear a mask. Wash your hands frequently with hand sanitizer or soap and water. People with lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, elderly, pregnant women and children should wear masks. If they have symptoms of covid disease, they should be tested. Masks are also mandatory in hospitals. Other safety measures should also be adopted.
All districts should continue to conduct proper Covid reviews. Keeping in view the increase in Covid patients, the hospital facilities should be increased according to the surge plan. Ensure oxygen availability. A special meeting of private hospitals will be called. Those in care homes, bedridden patients and those in tribal areas should be specially monitored. Special care should also be taken by staff in places requiring special care such as care homes and nursing homes. They should wear N95 masks when dealing with such people. Make sure they don’t get covid. The minister also said that if anyone has symptoms, they should be checked and treated.
English Summary: Minister Veena George on covid situation of Kerala
In conclusion, it is crucial for everyone to continue following the guidelines and protocols set in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. With the rise in cases, it is important for districts to conduct proper reviews and increase hospital facilities according to the surge plan. It is also important to protect the elderly and bedridden patients from Covid-19, as they are more susceptible to severe illness and even death. Let us all do our part in ensuring the safety and well-being of ourselves and those around us by wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and frequently washing our hands. Stay safe and stay healthy.