Jharkhand studies first Covid-19 case in present wave; isolation ward arrange

Jharkhand on Sunday reported its first Covid-19 case of the present wave, with an individual in Ranchi testing constructive after coming back from Mumbai, a senior well being official confirmed.

The contaminated particular person is being handled at a non-public hospital right here, he mentioned.

”At this time, we obtained the official affirmation of the primary Covid-19 case in Ranchi of the present wave. His situation is steady and he isn’t displaying another issues,” Ranchi Civil Surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar instructed PTI.

Kumar mentioned {that a} check-up drive could be carried out in Ranchi from Monday.

”An isolation ward of 20 beds is being arrange in Ranchi’s Sadar Hospital,” he added.

The person, who bought contaminated with coronavirus, wrote on a social media platform, ”There are 257 confirmed Covid-19 circumstances in India to date, and I’m considered one of them.” ”On the twenty second Might, whereas touring from Mumbai to Ranchi, I misplaced consciousness throughout the flight. As a member of the Jharkhand Movie Growth Company Restricted, I used to be imagined to preview some movies, however because of my well being, I couldn’t achieve this,” he mentioned.

In the meantime, Jharkhand Well being Minister Irfan Ansari mentioned the state is alert for the brand new variant of Covid-19 and the federal government is absolutely ready.

Ansari mentioned, ”This can be a regular state of affairs. There is no such thing as a must panic. The well being division is monitoring the complete state of affairs.” The minister added that the federal government is ready for the brand new tips from the central authorities.

”The state authorities will instantly take vital steps as quickly because the directions are obtained,” Ansari mentioned.

With inputs from PTI