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- Corona Screening Increased In Chandigarh, XE Variant Not Yet In Genome Sequencing; Cases Still Rising
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In Chandigarh, the cases of corona are increasing rapidly for the last two months, but these cases are not of the XE variant, which has created a threat in many parts of the country. Chandigarh’s Director Health Services (DHS) Dr. Suman Singh said that the screening has been increased by the Chandigarh Health Department.
Screening of all OPD patients is being done. This keeps track of the status of corona cases. Apart from this, advisory is issued by the Health Department from time to time. In this, instructions are constantly given to get masks in crowded places and maintain social distancing.
However, DHS said that it is not yet known what is causing the sudden increase in cases. In April, as the cases increased, the Chandigarh administration made it mandatory to wear masks in crowded places. There was also a warning of a fine of Rs 500. Despite this, most of the population is still not using masks.
He told that only Omicron variants are coming in the genome sequencing. So far the XE variant has not emerged in the genome sequencing. Earlier in April, cases had increased due to the spread of XE variant in many parts of the country. Since April 19, due to the increase in the corona case in the city, there is a danger of this new variant.
impact of corona in chandigarh
In the last 11 days of June, 250 new cases of corona have come. At the same time, the positivity rate of cases has increased to 2.19 percent in the last one week. In the last one week, the average of daily cases has gone up to 25. The number of active cases of corona in the city has gone up to 174. On Saturday, the city had the highest number of cases in the last 3 months. A total of 37 cases were reported. A total of 1384 samples were taken. In such a situation, the positivity rate was 2.67. Earlier, 379 cases were registered in 31 days of May.
Increased number of patients in hospitals
Corona patients are also being admitted in city hospitals. The number of patients admitted to PGI has increased to 7. One of these patients is on a PGI ventilator. At the same time, 3 patients are admitted in GMCH 32. Apart from this, 3 patients are also admitted in GMSH 16.