Nagpur: Thanks to declining cases of Covid-19 and increasing recoveries in last two weeks, 80% beds in Covid-19 hospitals are vacant in Nagpur district ahead of Diwali.
As beds are now available readily in both government as well as private hospitals, people should not hesitate to get themselves tested and admitted in case they develop symptoms like cough fever and breathlessness, said authorities. Officials have informed that despite festivities, all dedicated Covid Health Centers and Covid Hospitals will be working 24X7 and medical facilities will be available at hand for the citizens.
“People are advised to follow Covid distancing norms. We must avoid crowding and social gatherings of any sort. Let’s wear masks without fail, and use sanitizers to wash hands often during festivities,” said Dr Sanjay Jaiswal, deputy director of health services for Nagpur division. He also appealed to citizens to get themselves tested and isolate at the earliest if they experience any symptoms.
As per the daily Covid-19 report generated from the Civil Surgeon’s office, total 1,116 patients are presently admitted in various medical facilities (Dedicated Covid Health Centers, Hospitals, and Care centres) while 2,063 patients are under home quarantine on November 13. As per the raw estimate, more than 5,500 Covid-19 beds are available now in total 115 medical facilities. With only 1,116 beds occupied, about 80% beds are now vacant.
Testing facilities are also available in all testing centres across the district. On November 13, total 5,558 tests were conducted.