Hyderabad: As COVID-19 cases start to rise again across India, health officials confirmed on Friday, May 23, that a doctor in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, has tested positive for the virus.
In response, the Telangana health department has heightened vigilance and intensified precautionary measures to prevent a potential outbreak.
COVID ward set up at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad
A dedicated COVID-19 ward with designed beds has been set up at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad on Friday, May 23.
While health officials remain vigilant, doctors believe the current variant in circulation is mild and unlikely to cause severe illness. Doctors are reportedly observing the situation closely, but initial assessments suggest this strain is considerably weaker than previous ones.
Kerala reports most COVID cases in India
COVID-19 cases have been steadily climbing across India, with Kerala reporting the highest numbers among all states, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
So far in May, Kerala has recorded 182 cases, with Kottayam,57, Ernakulam,34, and Thiruvananthapuram,30, emerging as the top hotspots.
(This is a breaking story; further details are awaited.)
