No Covid-19 Surge: Experts Report Only Sporadic Cases

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Delhi administration has released a guideline regarding COVID-19 and urged citizens to stay prepared; however, there remains no reason for alarm following the detection of 23 new coronavirus-positive cases. Nonetheless, according to the
experts
The situation remains under control.

Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant of Internal Medicine at
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
He stated on Friday, “Currently, the situation remains stable with only isolated instances occurring infrequently. Moreover, these existing cases are being handled quite effortlessly.”

“They are not requiring hospitalization. As anticipated, once COVID emerged, it was expected to behave like a common seasonal flu that could be managed quite readily. There’s no cause for alarm…” He went on to say.

We have not observed any patients admitted to hospitals or intensive care units.
Covid-19
“Cases at the hospital have led to unnecessary alarm, yet there’s no reason for concern,” he stated.

Furthermore, Dr. Dhiren Gupta, who serves as Co-Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit,
Sir Gangaram Hospital
clarified, “We’ve observed an uptick in COVID-19 cases, particularly across Southeast Asia. However, numerous individuals are presenting symptoms such as general body pain, non-specific ailments, fevers, and colds. Consequently, we might begin implementing tests more frequently now. Currently though, out of 257 confirmed cases, screenings indicate this could merely scratch the surface. Undoubtedly, there are likely far more instances unreported.”

I believe it started from 2022 onwards. We haven’t encountered significant issues in any age groups, with the exception of infants under one year old.
Omicron
“Initially, it caused some issues in infants under one year old but did not affect those older than that,” he stated.

In light of the recent spike in COVID-19 infections across different regions of the nation, the Delhi administration has released guidelines instructing all healthcare facilities to prepare for adequate bed capacity, oxygen supply, and medication stock.

As per the information from the Office of the
Health
The minister from the Delhi government,
Health
The Department of Delhi issued a precautionary warning, indicating that this action was part of regular monitoring efforts and should not be a source of worry. The health department confirmed their dedication to keeping an eye on developments.

The recommendation advised all healthcare facilities to forward positive specimens for genomic sequencing to Lok Nayak Hospital, aiding in the prompt identification of potential new strains.

Given the recent rise in COVID-19 infections, it is emphasized that all medical directors, medical superintendents, and administrators at both public and private hospitals must guarantee their facilities’ readiness.

The directive stated that all medical devices, including ventilators, BiPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, PSA ET units, among others, should remain fully operational and that refreshers for designated personnel must be carried out. The guidance noted that every healthcare facility’s outpatient departments (OPDs) and inpatient departments (IPDs) should report instances of Influenza-like Illnesses (ILIs) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illnesses (SARIs) each day through the integrated system.
Health
Information Platform (IHIP) portal.

Furthermore, verified instances of both influenza and COVID-19 might also be documented through the IHIP using the L form. It is required that all relevant data be submitted daily via the Delhi State platform.
Health
The recommendation advised sufficient testing following the COVID-19 testing protocols and emphasized testing 5 percent of ILI cases and all SARI cases. Attached are the ICMR guidelines for reference.

The directive also required sending all positive COVID-19 specimens for Whole Genome Sequencing at LokNayak Hospital to facilitate early identification of emerging variants, should they occur, along with reporting the count of submitted samples to the State Surveillance Unit. Additionally, it mentioned that respiratory hygiene protocols were being observed, encompassing the use of masks within hospital grounds and healthcare settings.

By May 19, 2025, the count of ongoing COVID-19 infections in India remains quite low at 257 instances despite the nation’s vast populace. These recorded cases primarily involve minor symptoms not necessitating hospitalization. Additionally, India maintains an advanced monitoring framework for respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 via initiatives like the IDSP and support from the ICMR.

The Union
Health
The ministry continues to be watchful and active in closely tracking the circumstances, making sure that suitable steps are implemented to protect public health. Despite COVID-19 being regarded as just another form of viral infection, the advisory emphasizes continuing with fundamental safety practices like maintaining good hand hygiene, wearing masks in congested places, and steering clear of nonessential assemblies. (ANI)