Several obstetricians and gynaecologists in the city have received requests from would-be parents not to schedule Caesarean sections on Feb 29 as they do not want their children's birthdays to become once-in-four-years, Olympic Games-type events.
A significant number of lung patients admitted in private hospitals in Kolkata have been suffering from happy hypoxia or low oxygen saturation without breathing distress. This condition, commonly observed among Covid patients, is often referred to as the 'silent killer' and can result in death within minutes without oxygen support. The prevalence of happy hypoxia is particularly high among patients with chronic lung ailments. Constant monitoring and oxygen support are essential for these patients.