Hosps asked to remain vigilant, maintain stock of essential items, ET HealthWorld

Indore: A total of 41 Covid-19 positive cases were identified in Indore district so far, with 26 patients currently in isolation and undergoing treatment.

This information was presented by the health department in a meeting held on Sunday to review the preparations to tackle the resurgence in cases. The meeting reviewed the Covid situation from January 2025 to the present.

The health department stated that the current cases are of a very mild variant, similar to ‘Omicron BA.2-like,’ with no severe symptoms observed.

Chairing the meeting, collector incharge Gaurav Benal instructed all hospitals to remain vigilant and adhere to Covid-19 protocol.

Citizens are urged to use masks in crowded places, wash hands frequently, and contact the nearest health centre immediately if symptoms appear.

Benal said, “Comprehensive measures for vigilance and precaution are being ensured to combat Covid-19 infection in Indore district.

Citizens are encouraged not to panic but to remain cautious and get tested and treated promptly if symptoms appear. The situation in the district is fully under control.”

Benal instructed that all necessary preparations be maintained and an adequate stock of essential materials and medicines should be ensured.

He directed officials to secure the supply chain arrangements and train the RRP team. In the meeting, it was informed that there is adequate sampling and testing arrangement in both govt and private hospitals.

The meeting was attended by chief medical and health officer Dr BS Saitya, Dr Madhav Hasani, and directors of all govt and private hospitals in the district.

Indore: A total of 41 Covid-19 positive cases were identified in Indore district so far, with 26 patients currently in isolation and undergoing treatment.

This information was presented by the health department in a meeting held on Sunday to review the preparations to tackle the resurgence in cases. The meeting reviewed the Covid situation from January 2025 to the present.

The health department stated that the current cases are of a very mild variant, similar to ‘Omicron BA.2-like,’ with no severe symptoms observed.

Chairing the meeting, collector incharge Gaurav Benal instructed all hospitals to remain vigilant and adhere to Covid-19 protocol.

Citizens are urged to use masks in crowded places, wash hands frequently, and contact the nearest health centre immediately if symptoms appear.

Benal said, “Comprehensive measures for vigilance and precaution are being ensured to combat Covid-19 infection in Indore district.

Citizens are encouraged not to panic but to remain cautious and get tested and treated promptly if symptoms appear. The situation in the district is fully under control.”

Benal instructed that all necessary preparations be maintained and an adequate stock of essential materials and medicines should be ensured.

He directed officials to secure the supply chain arrangements and train the RRP team. In the meeting, it was informed that there is adequate sampling and testing arrangement in both govt and private hospitals.

The meeting was attended by chief medical and health officer Dr BS Saitya, Dr Madhav Hasani, and directors of all govt and private hospitals in the district.