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60 cases of H3N2 influenza across Odisha in 2 months

By mediology March 13, 2023 No Comments

 Out Of all the  225 samples collected in January and February in Odisha, 59 were found positive for H3N2 influenza across the state, officials said on Saturday.  Talking about the disease, H3N2 is a non-human influenza virus that normally circulates in pigs and has apparently infected humans too according to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.Currently, there is “no definitive treatment available” for the virus and hence, people should “strictly follow the Covid guidelines to keep H3N2 at bay,” Odisha Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra said. Currently, there is a need to increase monitoring and precautionary measures to ward off H3N2 but no cause for panic yet, say experts as India confirms its first two deaths due to the influenza virus.Also Read : Virushka seeks Blessing at Mahakaleshwar at Ujjain, ahead of IND vs Aus matchTalking about the patients infected and deaths caused by influenza, In Karnataka, 82-year-old Hire Gowda, a diabetic who suffered from hyp

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Karnataka becomes 1st state to bring back Mask: Covid report.

By mediology December 27, 2022 No Comments

As we all of aware of the fact that Covid has not come to an end yet. still there are things to be taken care of. Karnataka becomes 1st state to “reimplement” the rule for compulsory masks across the state.are by saying, “Masks are a must during New Year celebrations on MG Road, Brigade Road and other places in Bengaluru,” Children, pregnant women and senior citizens have been advised to avoid crowded places.Also read : As Covid cases spike in China, experts ask Indians to stay safe :Although wearing of mask has being made mandatory, but no fines would collected from the people, on the other hand, pugs, party plots, hotels are being stated to accept the booking up to their seat filling for the New Year party. He also made it clear that all the New year parties should be ended up to 1 am across the state.Pointing out that booster doses should be administered in large numbers, health minister K Sudhakar said the coverage has to be increased from the current 21% to 50% at the earlies

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Covid meet : PM urgers to wear mask and increase testing.

By mediology December 23, 2022 No Comments

On increase of Covid again across the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a high-level meeting Thursday on COVID-19, urged the need for strengthened surveillance with a focus on genome sequencing, increased testing, and masks in crowded public places.He said, “Follow Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times, including wearing masks at crowded places, especially in view of upcoming festivals.”  He also stressed on the need for the ‘precautionary dose’, especially for vulnerable and elderly groups.Also read : “As Soon As I Find Someone Foolish…” : Elon Musk Soon to quit as Twitter CEO.During the meeting, Modi directed officials to ramp up testing and also genomic sequencing efforts. States have been asked to share a larger number of samples with the designated INSACOG Genome Sequencing Laboratories (lGSLs) for genome sequencing on a daily basis, the PMO said.He advised states to audit Covid-specific facilities to ensure operational readiness of hospital infrastructure, including

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Rise in Covid Cases : Health Minister said Rahul Gandhi to follow Covid protocols, Rahul questions the concern.

By mediology December 22, 2022 No Comments

Amid rising covid cases cross the world, Union Health Minister requested Rahul Gandhi who is presently busy in Bharat Jodo yatra to follow all the covid related protocols in order to be safe. the Congress hit back at the government on Wednesday, accusing it of selectively targeting its programme.In a letter addressed to Rahul and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday, Mandaviya wrote: “Please ensure that in the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan, all Covid-19 guidelines are strictly followed, masks and sanitizers are used, and only those vaccinated against Covid-19 participate. People must isolate themselves before and after they join the yatra… If it is not possible to follow these Covid-19 protocols, then, keeping the public health situation in mind, please suspend the Bharat Jodo Yatra in the national interest…” Also read : As Covid cases spike in China, experts ask Indians to stay safe :If talking about the present location of the yatra, Yatra completed its

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Indian Medical Advisory issues new Covid Guidelines: Check the Guidelines .

By mediology December 22, 2022 No Comments

Amid the outbreak in COVID cases in China, Japan and the US, the Indian Medical Association has issued an advisory asking people to follow COVID appropriate behaviour with immediate effect. In the last 24 hours, nearly 5.37 lakhs new cases have been reported from major countries like USA, Japan, South Korea, France and Brazil. However, cases in India remained low as the country saw 145 new cases in last 24 hours out of which four cases are the new China variant – BF.7.Also read : As Covid cases spike in China, experts ask Indians to stay safe :The Medical Association has issued an advisory to its state and local branches to take necessary preparatory steps in case of COVID outbreak in their areas. IMA also appealed to all its member to work proactively as done in the past to combat the outbreak.  Along with government, its also the citizens duty to take all the measures and precautions before its too late.Following are the guidlines :1. Face masks are to be used in all public plac

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Corona not over yet : New COVID variant found in China, 4 fresh cases in India.

By mediology December 22, 2022 No Comments

After the struggle of wearing mask and maintaining the social distancing publicly, finally it was the time when we just  again started enjoying our social life too. Every one of us thought Corona period across the world has been shut, But that was not the case.Just after China lifted its 3 years old covid lockdown across the country, the country again started recoding a huge o. of cases and among them a new covid variant was found named ‘BF.7’ which is apparently the sub variant of Omicron. But this is not the 1st time when this variant of the virus have been noticed, it was 1st noticed in the US and other European Countries back then in October.  The massive Covid rise in China is being caused by the BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron, which has been found in four cases in India. In Gujarat and Odisha, the instances of BF.7 Covid Variant first came to light.  Also read :  As Covid cases spike in China, experts ask Indians to stay safe :4 Cases of BF.7 found in India :The patients infe

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As Covid cases spike in China, experts ask Indians to stay safe :

By mediology December 21, 2022 No Comments

China is once again reporting  large no. of Covid cases across the country a month after the Chinese government lifted nearly three years of lockdown.If talking about the reports, according to National Health Commission China’s total number of fatalities due to coronavirus stands at 5,241. On Tuesday, China reported no new Covid-19 related deaths. As China grapples with this tenuous situation once again, many countries including India are now concerned whether the air travel to and from China needs to be restricted.Also read : Bhupendra Patel becomes 2nd time Chief Minister : becomes 18th CM of the state.Dr Sangita Reddy, Managing Director who is  Apollo Hospitals, on Tuesday cautioned the government to act swiftly on policy regarding air travel to and from China. Taking to Twitter, Dr Reddy also said that the current spike in the number of Covid cases in China is worrisome, as what happens in China does not stay there only.Given 🇮🇳 extensive #CovidVaccines drive with effecti

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