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Covid Latest Update: India is witnessing a concerning spike in Covid cases. On Wednesday, the total number of active cases rose to 4,866 with 564 cases reported across 15 states, with 437 of them coming from just four states. Kerala reported the highest with 114 cases, followed by Karnataka with 112, West Bengal with 106, and Delhi with 105. Owing to the rise in the cases, the Centre has decided to conduct nationwide Covid mock drill today. As per a report by CNN-News18, the Union Ministry of Health will check the readiness of hospitals across states.
Earlier, on June 2, an initial mock drill was conducted. In this, hospitals were rated based on the availability of health service infrastructure. The focus was on liquid medical oxygen tanks, pressure swing adsorption (PSA) plants, and medical gas pipeline systems.
So far, India has seen seven Covid-linked deaths. Officials have also confirmed the presence of two different strains of the virus.
The Kerala government on Wednesday issued an advisory for hospitals and health workers. It is important to note that Kerala currently has the highest number of active Covid cases in the country. All hospitals in the state were also instructed to conduct mock drills. In addition, Covid testing has been made mandatory for patients showing symptoms like cold, cough, and fever. Entry into hospitals will only be allowed after wearing a mask.
Of the seven deceased, three were from Maharashtra, while Delhi and Karnataka reported two deaths each. Six of the seven individuals who died were elderly and had pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and pneumonia. One of the deceased was a five-month-old male child with respiratory issues.
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