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Friday, 29 March 2024 6.31 AM IST

‘More Covid cases in two districts’; Govt directs to set up hospitals

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister Veena George said there is a slight increase in the number of Covid cases in the state. There were 172 cases on Tuesday. Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam districts recorded the highest number of Covid cases. There are a total of 1026 active cases. 111 people are under treatment in hospitals. The minister has directed all districts to be alert and to strengthen surveillance.

A high-level meeting was convened under the leadership of Minister Veena George to assess the Covid situation in the state. The health department is reviewing the daily Covid cases. No Covid clusters have been formed in the state. Districts and hospitals should prepare surge plans for hospital setups. In view of the increasing number of Covid patients, the minister has also instructed to keep apart the ICU and ventilator hospital systems. Genomic tests will increase to detect new variants. The number of Covid patients in medical colleges has not increased. KMSCL has been directed to prepare necessary test kits and medicines.

The new variant of Covid is more transmitted. So, self-defense is important. Masks should be worn for prevention. People with other diseases, elderly, children and pregnant women should take special care. They should wear masks properly when going to public places. All those arriving at hospitals must wear masks.

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