Asia is again seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases, raising alarms of a fresh wave. Virus cases are rising fast in some regions of the continent after months of comparative quiet. Hong Kong and Singapore are experiencing a steep increase in infections. India also began reporting new cases, alerting health authorities.
COVID-19 Cases Surge in Hong Kong and Singapore
Hong Kong is also witnessing a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. During the last 10 weeks, the city witnessed an over 30-fold rise in infections on a weekly basis. At the same time, 31 patients have also been found seriously ill with the virus in the same week. The situation is turning serious in Singapore too. COVID-19 cases rose by 28% in the recent past. On May 3, Singapore recorded approximately 14,200 new cases per week, a significant boost from the 11,100 that were reported last week.
Hospitalization is also on the increase. The number of hospital admissions in Singapore is increasing by 30% every day. The authorities there are making all the necessary moves to contain the spread. Alerts have been issued, and the healthcare system is on red alert.
India Reports 257 Active COVID-19 Cases
In India, there are also starts to appear cases of coronavirus, although the numbers are still modest relative to other nations. Currently, as of May 19, there are 257 active COVID-19 cases in the country. In the previous week, there were 164 new cases, predominantly from the states of Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Kerala leads with 69 fresh cases, followed by Maharashtra with 44 and Tamil Nadu with 34. However, most patients are stable and don’t need hospitalization. The government has reiterated that the situation is manageable, but all departments remain on high alert.
Officials Take Preventive Measures as Cases Increase
The Union Health Ministry convened a top-level meeting under the chairmanship of the Director General of Health Services. The top experts of the National Center for Disease Control, Emergency Medical Relief Team, Disaster Management Department, ICMR, and the leading central government hospitals were also present at the meeting. They went through the situation of COVID-19 and assessed the preparedness of the health system.
The government indicated that India has a robust surveillance system. IDSP and ICMR are keeping close tabs on any abnormal increase in infections. All the hospitals in the country have been told to monitor influenza-like illness and severe respiratory distress cases. Health officials are being optimistic but vigilant. The emphasis is on early detection and swift response to avoid any significant outbreak.
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