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
