Published on May 08, 2021 AHMEDABAD: The deadly wave of disease and death unleashed for the past one month in Gujarat is triggered mainly by B.1.617, the dreaded variant of Covid-19 widely identified as the double mutation unique to several Indian states, said top state government sources. “About 40% of the new cases and 55% … Continue reading Covid-19: Double-mutant variant B.1.617 behind deadly surge in Gujarat
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Gujarat: They make the toughest calls informing death due to Covid
Published on May 07, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Dr Gunjan Trivedi (name changed), a CMO at 1,200-bed hospital on Wednesday braced herself up yet again, as she dialled the number. She remained composed while starting her conversation with “I have a bad news for you. Be brave. Your father is no more. We tried our best to … Continue reading Gujarat: They make the toughest calls informing death due to Covid
Gujarat: Second wave has launched a deadly assault on lungs
Published on May 07, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Prakash Chandra, 59, did not have any symptoms of Covid-19 but got himself tested after his son tested positive. His report came positive. When his doctor insisted for a CT scan after his blood tests revealed high sugar levels and inflammatory markers, it was found that 50% of his … Continue reading Gujarat: Second wave has launched a deadly assault on lungs
Covid-19 in Gujarat: First day of fewer cases than discharges since Feb
Published on May 06, 2021 AHMEDABAD: On Wednesday, Gujarat added 12,955 new Covid-19 patients in 24 hours, against which 12,995 patients got discharged, giving the net reduction of 40 active patients. The last time the state had recorded higher discharges than new cases was on February 20 when against 258 new cases, 270 patients had … Continue reading Covid-19 in Gujarat: First day of fewer cases than discharges since Feb
Covid-19 in Gujarat: Cases dip, but positivity rate rises
Published on May 04, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Consider it a silver lining for the state — the daily Covid cases have been dropping for three consecutive days. The tally dropped 12.2% in three days. But a close inspection reveals that the drop in cases could be attributed to the drop in testing, which also fell by … Continue reading Covid-19 in Gujarat: Cases dip, but positivity rate rises
Gujarat: Ambulance calls go from 64,000 to 14,000 in a week
Published on May 04, 2021 AHMEDABAD: What has the rule by the state government – prompted after the directive by the judiciary – done for EMRI 108 ambulance services? The permission to admit Covid-19 patients in any vehicles, coupled with downward trend of daily cases in a few districts, has resulted in four and a … Continue reading Gujarat: Ambulance calls go from 64,000 to 14,000 in a week
When furniture tells stories of the land, its people
Published on May 03, 2021 DholioTakhtSarpozSandookKothlioBasni Ahmedabad: What can a piece of furniture tell? A lot, if you have ears to listen to them. And that’s exactly what a team of researchers did when they embarked on the six-year long journey traversing Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab to document ‘vernacular’ furniture of north-west India. The … Continue reading When furniture tells stories of the land, its people
Covid-19 in Ahmedabad: Fewer doctors infected in current virus surge
Published on May 03, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Dr Yatin Darji, a staff member at Civil Hospital, was infected with Covid in the third week of April. On May 1, he was discharged from the 1,200-bed hospital. He was among the 50-odd doctors and staff members of Civil Hospital who were infected in the current wave. “I … Continue reading Covid-19 in Ahmedabad: Fewer doctors infected in current virus surge
Gujarat sees 6% drop in new cases, 11% in deaths in 24 hrs
Published on May 03, 2021 AHMEDABAD: It was the second consecutive day for Gujarat to record a drop in daily Covid-19 cases on Sunday. In 24 hours, the state recorded 12,978 new cases, a drop of 6.3% from the previous day. It was also the lowest daily tally in 11 days for the state. More … Continue reading Gujarat sees 6% drop in new cases, 11% in deaths in 24 hrs
Saving O2: Docs use innovative methods
Published on May 02, 2021 Ahmedabad: At a Covid ward in Civil Hospital, the staff from physiotherapy department is seen instructing the new patients in prone positioning and how to hold the position for every 30 minutes with various combinations. The technique is said to reduce the oxygen requirements by 20%, which can make or … Continue reading Saving O2: Docs use innovative methods
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