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Ranchi: The spread of Covid-19 in Jharkhand’s rural areas has been negligible during the ongoing second wave contrary to the fears that the virus has made inroads into the remote places infecting scores of villagers, a state government survey has found.
The Intensive Public Health Survey (IPHS) of the health department ended on Saturday and was carried out from May 25 using Rapid Antigen Test kits.
The virus had wreaked havoc in the state throughout April with the daily average cases being reported in four-digit figures (new cases) and triple-digit figures (deaths). The majority of the hospitals in the state’s urban centres virtually ran out of beds, triggering fears of a rapid spread of the virus in the rural areas. Concerned over the situation, the government rolled out a mega door-to-door health survey in the rural areas coupled with rapid antigen testing for early detection and treatment.
The Rajasthan government is mobilising additional resources in children’s hospitals amid an apprehension that the next wave of COVID-19 pandemic could affect the youngsters. The paediatric infrastructure in the State will be strengthened to meet any emergency situation.
Medical Education Secretary Vaibhav Galriya said here on Friday that the number of beds in neonatal and paediatric intensive care units would be increased and arrangements made for ventilators and oxygen supply. “Pregnant women and lactating mothers will be kept away from those detected with COVID-19 symptoms,” he said.
The Rajasthan chapter of the Association of Healthcare Providers has separately recommended that ventilators be equipped and modified with “paediatric mode” to face any eventuality during the pandemic. The association’s president Vikas Swarankar said the referral system from community health centres in rural areas to big hospitals should be strengthened to deal with infections among chil
In Bengaluru alone, nearly 75% of the burden of vaccination drive was shouldered by private hospitals till May 1. (Image used for representative image)
BENGALURU: With private hospitals facing a Covid-19 vaccine supply squeeze, their umbrella organisation AHPI has decided to procure 6 million doses directly from the manufacturers. The stocks are expected to arrive in 2-3 weeks.
The Association of Healthcare Providers in India (AHPI) has sought for 2 million doses each of Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik, said Dr Hema Divakar, one of the conveners of AHPI vaccination committee. “The pilot will begin in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Ranchi,” she said.
The Centre stopped the supply of vaccines to private hospitals on May 1, but several people are still approaching these hospitals for their shots, especially the second dose. In Bengaluru alone, nearly 75% of the burden of vaccination drive was shouldered by private hospitals till May 1.