Center’s warning on the current wave: now 5-10% of cases need hospitalization, the situation may change further; In the second wave the figure was 30%

The central government has warned the states in view of the current wave of corona. The Center said that in the current wave, 5 to 10% of the cases require hospitalization. But, the situation is changing very fast. Hospitalization conditions can also change. In such a situation, the states and union territories need to keep an eye on the active cases.

According to the data, the hospitalization rate in the second wave was 20-30% per cent. As far as the third wave is concerned, its speed is increasing rapidly. 10 to 15 thousand cases were being registered daily 10 days ago, whereas now more than one lakh cases are coming daily. On Monday morning, the number of daily cases has been recorded at 1.79 lakh.

Monitor oxygen beds, ICU beds and ventilator support
The Health Ministry said that the reason for the increase in cases right now is Omicron, which is being called Variant of Concern. Apart from this, delta has also been the reason for the increase in cases. Delta is still in effect in most parts of the country. So far, more than 4 thousand cases of Omicron have been reported in the country.

In view of this, the Center has asked the states to monitor daily oxygen beds, ICU beds, ventilator support. Also, prepare to develop Kovid Care Centers on the lines of oxygen support beds. Also keep junior doctors, nursing and MBBS students ready so that adequate healthcare staff is present.