The Covid situation in the State is becoming murkier day-by-day. In 24 hours on Monday, the State has recorded more than 1500 cases and two deaths. After the death of a 69- year-old man suffering from Covid- 19 at the Tata Main Hospital (TMH) last evening, a 71 year old woman also died of the deadly virus on Tuesday bringing the administration on alert mode.
A resident of Agrico locality of the city, the elderly man was admitted to the hospital after he complained of breathing complications. Health department sources said the victim was suffering from comorbid conditions. The woman, who died today, was a patient of diabetes.
As per the state health bulletin released on Tuesday morning, the State recorded 1481 fresh cases with State Capital Ranchi recording 615 cases alone. Followed by Ranchi, East Singhbhum recorded 128 cases. The number of people making recovery from infection was much less as only 104 people recovered from infection.
As Ranchi has recorded maximum deaths (1587) and also there has been a surge in cases in the past few days, the Ranchi district administration is on alert mode. Ranchi Deputy commissioner Chhavi Ranjan on Tuesday made a surprise visit at Sadar Hospital. During his inspection, the DC expressed his displeasure over the shortcomings at the hospital. The DC seeing patients with common symptoms in ICU, reprimanded the hospital management why those with common symptoms were kept at ICU. He directed The hospital management to keep such patients in the ward with mild symptoms. There are 18 patients admitted at Sadar Hospital.
The DC also took stock of arrangement and facilities of beds in the hospital. The DC was also upset over the garbage and dirt at the entrance gate of the hospital. The DC also gave necessary directives on construction of pathways and drainage at hospital premises.
With twin deaths in East Singhbhum the city has reported 1064 deaths so far. Covid-19 cases continued to surge with 128 fresh cases reported here in the last 24 hours in East Singhbhum. The fresh cases were reported from Mango, Parsudih, Sakchi, Sonari, Telco, Golmuri, Baridih, Kadma, Sitaramdera and several other places.
The East Singhbhum district administration has set up the control room and call centres in view of the rising Covid cases. The control room and call centres will function round the clock.
In view of the third wave of corona infection, the district administration is trying to restore the medical facilities as well as the facilities of isolation center and quarantine center at the earliest. Deputy Commissioner Suraj Kumar inspected the Professional College and Women's Hostel located at Sidgora and gave necessary directions to the JNAC officer for setting up an isolation center.