Ernakulam stares at a health system collapse as Covid cases mount
Ernakulam reports 25,705 new Covid cases in one week, TPR above 20%; hospital running out of beds
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Swab collection going on in full swing at Government Maharajas Taluk Hospital in Karuvelipady on Monday | Arun Angela
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KOCHI: More than 25,000 cases in a week, test positivity rate of above 20 per cent and the highest active patient count in the state. Ernakulam is truly in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic. And experts warn that if the district continues to report over 4,500 cases a day at a stretch, the entire health system may collapse. In a week, Ernakulam reported 25,705 new Covid cases. Across the district, which houses some of the major healthcare facilities in the state, hospital beds are filling up fast.
Tamil Nadu and Kerala have fought the Covid tsunami well so far
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Both these states seem to have learnt important lessons from the last surge and stand out for their public health approach to tackling the pandemic and preparedness in terms of putting a system in place that takes responsibility of guiding treatment once a person tests positive for Covid.
The tsunami of Covid cases has led to a collapse of the health system in state after state exposing the lack of preparedness. People are begging for help as they run from one hospital to another looking for a bed, oxygen, drugs, ambulances or even hearse vans. With helplines clogged, nodal officers unreachable and dashboards and apps without real time data, some are turning to social media Samaritans in desperation. But there are two states Tamil Nadu and Kerala that have not witnessed such scenes yet. Both these states seem to have learnt important lessons from the last surge and stand out for their pub
The tsunami of Covid cases has led to a collapse of the health system in state after state exposing the lack of preparedness. People are begging for help as they run from one hospital to another looking for a bed, oxygen, drugs, ambulances or even hearse vans. With helplines clogged, nodal officers unreachable and dashboards and apps without real time data, some are turning to social media Samaritans in desperation. But there are two states Tamil Nadu and Kerala that have not witnessed such scenes yet. Both these states seem to have learnt important lessons from the last surge and stand out for their public health approach to tackling the pandemic and preparedness in terms of putting a system in place that takes responsibility of guiding treatment once a person tests positive for Covid.
Why Kerala’s coastal voters have a crucial role in deciding who will rule the state
Unfulfilled promises from past and years of neglect of the state’s marginalised fishing communities may reflect in the Assembly election results on May 2. Among the fisher community voters, there are more women than men. | Jisha Elizabeth
Who will rule Kerala? The coastal voters have a decisive role in answering this question. And among these voters, there are more women than men.
During election campaigns, most roadshows, rallies and so on are organised in the coastal areas. Every time, without fail, the political parties arrive with grand promises. But once the elections are over, they disappear into thin air, say the fishers.
Kerala Health Ministry uses #RasputinChallenge to promote vaccination drive
The animated video that was also shared by the Kerala Police shows a Covishield and Covaxin vial dancing to the popular song by BoneyM
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In the wake of the social media frenzy surrounding the #RasputinChallenge being danced by students across Kerala, in support of two students at the Thrissur Medical College, the Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM), has created a video inspired by the challenge to push the state’s vaccination drive. The clip shows the two Covid-19 vaccines –
Covishield and Covaxin – currently being administered in India recreating the steps being danced by the students.