Hospitalisations Haven't Increased Despite Spike In Covid Cases, Says Ex-AIIMS Director

Former AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria stated that while the number of covid cases in the country has increased, hospital admissions have not, indicating that there is no panic situation.

Given the country's daily increase in Covid-19 cases, health experts have recommended that people wear masks and behave in a Covid-appropriate manner. ( Image Source :Getty )

Former All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Saturday that while the number of covid cases in the country has increased, hospital admissions have not, according to him, it is not a panic situation. He also stated that high-risk groups, such as the elderly, must take extra precautions, news agency ANI reported. The number of new Covid-19 cases in India has increased dramatically in recent days. According to data updated on Saturday by the Union Health Ministry, the number of active cases in the country has risen to 53,720.

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: The Covid19 cases have increased, but hospital admissions haven't increased. It's not a panic situation. High-risk groups and the elderly need to take extra precautions: Dr Randeep Guleria, former AIIMS-Delhi Director pic.twitter.com/vlKyrEl49Z

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According to health ministry data, the country reported 11,109 cases on Friday. The country reported 49,622 active Covid-19 cases yesterday.

In India, the number of daily Covid-19 cases has decreased slightly. In India, approximately 10,753 new infections were recorded in the last 24 hours; on Friday, the figure surpassed 11,000 for the first time.

According to the data, 4,42,23,211 people have recovered from coronavirus infection since the outbreak began, while 5,31,091 have died as a result of the virus. As per the health ministry, the death rate in India is 1.19 percent, with 27 new fatalities reported the previous day, and the recovery rate is 98.70 percent.

Given the country's daily increase in Covid-19 cases, health experts have recommended that people wear masks and behave in a Covid-appropriate manner.

According to leading epidemiologists and virologists, the new Covid variant XBB.1.16 may be to blame for the rise in cases. "People in high-risk groups, such as pregnant women, those over 60, those with chronic illnesses, and those with underlying health conditions, as well as those who are immunocompromised, face an increased risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19." "We must protect them," the statement said.

In response to the growing number of Covid-19 cases, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) recommended on Monday that citizens practice good hygiene and not be concerned.