In May, Kerala recorded fresh Covid-19 cases in May, which led the state health authorities to issue new instructions asking for the use of a mask and caution, especially between vulnerable groups. Minister of Health Veen George said, “We must be ready” because cases are growing in other countries.
After meeting the Rapid Response Team (RRT) in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, George said that after similar trends in Southeast Asia, there is a likelihood of increasing infections.
Minister of Health Veena George about Covid cases in Kerala
“The public must remain vigilant. Cases are growing in other countries and we need to be prepared,” George’s business standard said.
Kottayam saw the highest number of infections at 57 after Ernacula (34) and Thiruvananthapuram (30), said Minister. George added that the supervision of state level was intensified, while the government carefully monitored the trends of infections and the level of hospitalization.
Keraly’s total Covid cases for exceeding 250 at the beginning of this week coincide with the increase in infection in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. George stressed that the omicron jn.1, Lf.7 and NB 1.8 subvariants, which are currently circulating in Southeast Asia, are highly contagious, but they seem to result in milder symptoms.
Yale Medicine states that Jn.1 is a subvariant Ba.2.86 (also known as “Pirola”) and carries one mutation in its tip protein. This mutation can help the virus avoid immunity, although the exact severity of the variant is still being examined.
Keral’s Health Department publishes counseling
- Individuals showing symptoms such as colds, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath, it is recommended to wear masks.
2. When visiting hospitals, it is mandatory to wear masks.
3. Pregnant women, seniors and women with weakened immune system are invited to wear masks in the public.
4. Health workers are obliged to wear masks on duty.
5. The instructions for testing and preparedness have been issued.
6. Hospitals were instructed to perform RT-PCR tests for symptomatic visitors and maintain the corresponding reserves of test kits and protective equipment.
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