02 Corona positive patients surfaced in Uttarakhand, Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar appealed to the general public to exercise caution and vigilance.
After a long time, 02 cases of Corona have been reported in Uttarakhand. The report of a 77-year-old man admitted in Max Hospital, Dehradun came positive on Saturday. At the same time, on Sunday, the corona report of a 72 year old female patient came positive. To identify the new variant of Covid JN.1, samples of both the infected patients have been sent for genome sequencing.
Covid-19 infection has been confirmed in a 77-year-old man admitted in Max Hospital, Dehradun. The patient has been discharged from the hospital. The patient is already suffering from many other diseases. Who are undergoing treatment from the hospital. According to the family members of the patient, his condition is stable. Health is better than before. And he is in home isolation at home. The health department team is in touch with the patient’s family members and is keeping an eye on their health.
Covid has also been confirmed in a 72-year-old woman admitted in Doon Hospital. The woman has been admitted to the Covid ward of Doon Hospital. The team of doctors is keeping an eye on the woman’s health. Secretary Medical Health and Medical Education Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar said that the health department team is in constant touch with both the patients and their families and there is no cause for concern.
Health Secretary said that on the instructions of Honorable Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Health Department is fully prepared for Covid management. Continuous instructions are given to all District Magistrates, Chief Medical Officers and Medical Superintendents to keep all preparations complete for the treatment of Covid at the hospital level. have been given and preparations are also being monitored through mock drills. Honorable Chief Minister is continuously taking feedback on Covid management.
The Health Secretary said that the Health Department team has been sent to the patient’s residence for control and prevention action. All Chief Medical Officers have been instructed not to be negligent in any action taken for Covid management.
The Health Secretary has appealed to the general public to be cautious and alert regarding diseases like Covid and influenza during the winter season.
