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New Delhi | May 31, 2025 10:43 IST
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The latest surge in cases in Delhi and other parts of the country comes after a spike was reported in Asian countries. (Express photo by Prashant Nadkar)
Delhi has reported one death due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry’s COVID-19 dashboard on Saturday. This is the second fatality reported in the Capital due to COVID-19 this year.
Authorities identified the deceased as a 60-year-old woman with acute intestinal obstruction post-abdominal surgery in whom Covid-19 was detected. As per the dashboard, a total of 294 fresh cases have been reported in Delhi as of May 30, with 56 new patients on Friday.
The latest surge in cases in Delhi and other parts of the country comes after a spike was reported in Asian countries. According to reports, the rise is mainly due to the spread of Omicron-related variants of the coronavirus. The sub-lineages of the JN.1 variant (LF.7 and NB1.8) have been confirmed by health authorities in these countries.
JN.1 is a descendant of the BA.2.86, also known as the ‘Pirola’ strain, belonging to the Omicron lineage. The strain can evade existing immunity and is more transmissible. But so far, its symptoms do not differ much from those associated with the Omicron variant.
The fresh cases in India have mostly been reported from Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. However, most cases are mild and not associated with severity or mortality.
Precautions to be taken
It is important to wear a mask when going to crowded places or if you have symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat, headache, or a fever. According to the 2023 AIIMS/ ICMR-COVID-19 National Task Force guidelines, people with mild symptoms should isolate at home.
At home, you should maintain physical distancing, wear a mask, and practice good hand hygiene. Mild cases can usually be managed with rest, fluids, and medicines for symptom relief. Stay hydrated, monitor your temperature, and do not use antibiotics unless there is a clear sign of a bacterial infection.
Seek immediate medical attention if you have trouble breathing, your oxygen level drops to 93 per cent or lower, or if you have a high fever or severe cough lasting for longer than five days.
Those older than 60, or with heart disease, diabetes, a weakened immune system, tuberculosis, chronic lung, kidney, or liver disease, or obesity, or those who are unvaccinated should be extra cautious.
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