“H3N2 virus is spreading in the state, but don’t worry. People don’t have to go to crowded places, wear masks, and practice social distancing. H3N2 and Covid cases are on the rise again in the state.”
Updated 3/17/2023 | 5:10 PM
Restrictions are back in Maharashtra
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Mumbai: All hospitals across the state have been asked to be vigilant following the rise in H3N2 and COVID cases in Maharashtra. Speaking to reporters, provincial health minister Tanaji Sawant claimed yesterday that there was a health department meeting in the presence of the prime minister and deputy prime minister and all hospitals were asked to be on alert. Virus is spreading but don’t worry people should not go to crowded places, wear masks and maintain social distancing H3N2 and Covid cases It’s on the rise again in the state,” Sawant said.
H3N2 virus in Maharashtra: key points
- So far, two people have died from H3N2 infection in the state.
- The first death of a 23-year-old male medical student occurred in Ahmednagar and the second death of a 72-year-old man was reported from Nagpur.
- In both cases, the victims were suffering from various diseases such as Covid-19 and H3N2, and the cause of death would be revealed within another 24 hours.
- There is a third suspected H3N2 death from Nagpur, pending official confirmation.
- So far, the state has recorded 352 cases of H3N2 patients being treated in various hospitals, Sawant said.
- Health Minister Sawant said there was a change in the weather that was affecting health.
- He also advised people to avoid crowds, use masks, wash their hands, keep their distance and only see a doctor if they have a fever.
- This comes after the Federal Ministry of Health sent a letter to the six states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, which reported significant increases in Covid cases last week, to investigate the Covid 19 situation at a micro level. The next day. level.
- Among the symptoms of H3N2 are a prolonged fever with body aches, cough, runny nose and, in extreme cases, shortness of breath and even wheezing, health officials recommend immediate treatment.
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