State Issues Advisory on Seasonal Covid Rise
According to the advisory issued by the director of public health, the increase in Covid‑19 cases is a mild seasonal rise, similar to the trend observed during the same period last year.
Hyderabad:With a slight seasonal uptick in Covid‑19 cases being reported across the country, the state health department on Friday issued an advisory urging elderly people and those with underlying health conditions to take basic precautions, while assuring the public that there is no cause for concern.
According to the advisory issued by the director of public health, the increase in Covid‑19 cases is a mild seasonal rise, similar to the trend observed during the same period last year.
The Union health ministry, based on assessments by the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, and other expert agencies, has stated that there is no evidence of increased disease severity or the emergence of any new variant of concern of the Covid‑19 virus, the advisory added.
The advisory said senior citizens and individuals with pre‑existing health conditions should avoid crowded and poorly ventilated places and continue following basic health precautions. These measures are also recommended for protection against seasonal influenza and other respiratory illnesses currently circulating.
Director of health Dr B. Ravinder Nayak reiterated that the state remained vigilant and was closely tracking the situation while following the surveillance protocol laid down by the Union health ministry.
