Few Delhi Covid Patients In Critical Condition
According to the Health experts in Delhi, amid the slightest rise in COVID-19 cases in the National Capital there are only a few hospitalizations cases. And the number of patients who need critical care, oxygen and ventilator support is even lower.
Insights By Delhi Government COVID Data
According to the Delhi government data, out of 3,705 active cases, only 101 cases were admitted to the hospital on Saturday. This concludes that out of 9,489 beds in hospitals 99% were still vacant.
Out of 109 COVID patients that were hospitalized, twenty-nine needed intensive care, and 19 were in a condition that needed oxygen support. And only four critical conditions require ventilator support. Hospitalization was required for 94 patients in dedicated COVID hospitals on Friday, 28 patients needed ICU care, 21 required oxygen support and two patients were in a condition which required ventilators.
People, Who Are Prone To Be Hospitalized?
Delhi Health Department officials said that 90 per cent of the people that are being hospitalized are either senior citizens or people having pre-existing health problems related to kidney, heart, lung and cancer or tumours.
The statement goes as, “In the Omicron wave in December and January too, we saw low hospital admissions compared to the previous waves. This time, it is even lower, even though we have not reached a wave yet. The patients who are in hospitals are those whose medical condition even without Covid was critical and those who have died of the infection are also those who had serious comorbid conditions.”
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No Need For Panic
As per health experts “there is no need to panic” as long as the hospitalization rate is low. However, we have taken measures to ensure the safety of senior citizens and the people having pre-existing health conditions.
“Delhi has reached a point where an ample number of people have already been infected and have attained a certain level of antibodies. The vaccination rate is also pretty high in the Capital. The low hospital admissions are a good sign, but we need to be cautious for the safety of the vulnerable sections, people with co-morbidities and older people.” Dr Jugal Kishore from Safdarjung Hospital said.
