All posts by M. Sai Gopal

Scant respect for Covid-19 precautions, new variants of SARs-CoV-2 push infections to a new high in the State

Centre’s policy to cover only those above 45 years faulted; people testing positive in 11-40 age group on the rise

On March 1, the number of active Covid cases in Telangana were 1,907 which within 42 days, surged to 24,131 - a 12 fold increase - by April 12

End up being major contributors in spreading the infection during Covid second wave

During the ongoing second wave, the virus has been spreading wildly across State borders

Receives a large number of critical cases from across the State

State records over one lakh Covid tests and one lakh vaccinations in 24 hours

Those who are eligible must get themselves vaccinated at the earliest, says DPH Dr G Srinivasa Rao

Apart from focus on vaccines, experts for more research on new variants

Within a few years of the State’s formation, the city emerged as an alternative choice for medical tourism

The trend could be an indication that the community and healthcare infrastructure in Telangana might be under stress for a prolonged period due to new Covid infections

Focus on speeding up vaccination and ensuring Covid appropriate behaviour

Health officials say following Covid appropriate behaviour is only way to prevent spread of virus again

Almost all major urban hotspots witnessing fresh spike in infections; public urged to follow safety guidelines strictly

At least four to five more candidates in advanced stages of clinical trials and expected to get a nod from regulatory authorities

While confirming that there are no signs of a second wave, senior public health officials have urged people to show no signs of slackness, as the virus is very much still there in the community

Almost all private healthcare facilities that provide Aarogyasri and CGHS services will also offer these facilities

The Health Department is set to launch extensive groundwork to guide beneficiaries to register and book slots in the COWIN 2.0 mobile app and get inoculated

So far, 83% ASHA workers and 74% Anganwadi teachers/workers have received Covid vaccine

Vitamin D administered in the right quantities among patients ‘has significantly reduced the inflammatory markers associated with Covid-19 without any side-effects, said a study by nine senior doctors from NIMS and Gandhi Hospital