Could 28, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Genome sequencing samples have been requested from non-public hospitals and can be despatched to labs in Delhi or Lucknow and follow-up testing is scheduled after seven days, officers mentioned
Gautam Budh Nagar has reported a sudden spike in COVID-19 instances, with 15 lively instances confirmed over the previous three days, district well being officers mentioned on Tuesday. The uptick—one case on Saturday, eight on Sunday, and 6 on Monday—has prompted the well being division to stay on excessive alert.
Officers confirmed all instances have been detected at non-public hospitals or diagnostic labs. Just one affected person required hospitalisation earlier than shifting to dwelling care. (HT Photograph)
“All patients are stable and under home isolation. We are closely monitoring the situation and prepared to respond swiftly if numbers increase,” mentioned Dr Narendra Kumar, chief medical oficer (CMO), Gautam Budh Nagar.
The infections embody women and men aged between 24 and 71. A 43-year-old Sector 119 resident lately returned from Chennai, whereas the remainder had no journey historical past and reside in Noida or Higher Noida, based on district well being officers.
Officers confirmed all instances have been detected at non-public hospitals or diagnostic labs. Just one affected person required hospitalisation earlier than shifting to dwelling care. Contacts of the contaminated people have proven no signs but and haven’t been examined, however could also be if signs emerge, they added.
District authorities confirmed readiness of seven oxygen crops at authorities hospitals and mock drill-tested them final month. A COVID-19 ward on the district hospital may be activated inside a day if wanted.
Delhi, in the meantime, has reported 99 new Covid-19 instances previously week, elevating the lively caseload within the metropolis to 104, based on Ministry of Well being and Household Welfare’s COVID-19 dashboard. To make certain, until Could 19, Delhi had solely 5 lively instances.
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