Published on August 1, 2022 Ahmedabad: Compared to two deaths in June, the month of July recorded 24 fatalities at an average of about six deaths a week. The Covid cases also recorded a jump - from 6,828 in June to 22,199 in July. Thus, while June recorded 1 death per 3,414 cases, in July, … Continue reading Gujarat logs 24 Covid deaths in July; 26% were unvaccinated
Ahmedabad: For last of Covid patients, the 2nd wave still persists
Published on July 7, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Even as the city breathes easy with the second wave of Covid-19 ebbing, the fight for life continues for the 65-year old man who is on ventilator support at Bopal ICU. He is the only one Covid-19 patient on ventilator in Ahmedabad as on Tuesday. “The patient has been … Continue reading Ahmedabad: For last of Covid patients, the 2nd wave still persists
Gujarat: Second wave abates, EMRI calls plunge to 2,000 from 64,000 peak
Published on June 29, 2021 AHMEDABAD: For EMRI 108 services in Gujarat, the April-May surge of Covid-19 made a record of sorts when the daily emergencies for Covid alone skyrocketed to 64,000. At its peak, the ambulances gave about 24-36 hours waiting. A month later, the total daily cases have reached 2,134, with Covid-19 cases … Continue reading Gujarat: Second wave abates, EMRI calls plunge to 2,000 from 64,000 peak
Third wave: Private hospitals in Ahmedabad add infrastructure, more staff
Published on June 13, 2021 Part of Preparing for the Third Wave series AHMEDABAD: During the post-Diwali surge, the highest daily cases recorded in Ahmedabad were 354 in November 2020 which rose to 5,790 in April, recording a 16-fold rise. While the number of beds available in private hospitals increased from 2,256 to 6,213, the … Continue reading Third wave: Private hospitals in Ahmedabad add infrastructure, more staff
Covid-19 bed occupancy drops from 98% to 2% in Ahmedabad
Published on June 13, 2021 AHMEDABAD: On April 23, Ahmedabad city had 5,602 beds in 81 hospitals designated by the AMC as Covid-19 hospitals. Out of the total, 98% of the beds were occupied with 12 beds vacant for critical and oxygen categories having 3,517 beds in total.After 40 days, the ratio has reversed, as … Continue reading Covid-19 bed occupancy drops from 98% to 2% in Ahmedabad
Covid-recovered patients still occupy most ICU, ventilator beds
Published on May 30, 2021 Ahmedabad: Covid-19 is not letting off severe patients easily. Even after recovery from the viral infection, its morbid-effect continues to keep patients hospitalized or forces them to seek critical medical attention after discharge. City-based private hospitals said that over 70% of the ventilators and ICU beds for non-Covid patients are … Continue reading Covid-recovered patients still occupy most ICU, ventilator beds
Ahmedabad: Red tape ties up medicines, free run for black fungus
Published on May 22, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Anxiety kept Sandip Mehta hooked to the phone through Friday on the Civil Hospital campus. “My 68-year-old mother is admitted with a severe infection of mucormycosis. Her palate has been destroyed,” said a distraught Mehta, a Bhavnagar resident. “She has started losing her vision and the fungus is now … Continue reading Ahmedabad: Red tape ties up medicines, free run for black fungus
Gujarat: 0 ICU, ventilator availability in Narmada, Navsari, Porbandar
Published on May 18, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Gujarat on Monday added 7,135 new positive patients, 13% fall in 24 hours. In fact, the state has recorded 38% decline in daily cases in the past seven days. However, the respite fails to reflect in the number of ICU and ventilator beds available for the patients across Covid … Continue reading Gujarat: 0 ICU, ventilator availability in Narmada, Navsari, Porbandar
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
Ahmedabad: Hospitals hunt for ventilators, O2 tanks
Published on April 24, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Across Ahmedabad, 404 ventilator beds were earmarked for Covid-19 patients in private hospitals and 470-odd in government-run hospitals as of Friday evening.The beds for critically ill patients are getting full as soon as new beds are added due to heavy rush felt by almost all the facilities, making it … Continue reading Ahmedabad: Hospitals hunt for ventilators, O2 tanks
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