Nine COVID-19 cases reported in Kolkata:Doctors advise vigilance over panic, hospitals treat mild infections with few ICU admissions

Nine COVID-19 cases have been reported in Kolkata over the past week as hospitals witness a seasonal rise in coronavirus and influenza infections. Doctors, however, have said that the currently circulating strain is causing mostly mild illness and urged people not to panic. Doctors describe infections as mostly mild According to doctors at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, several patients have been reporting symptoms such as high fever, persistent cough, sore throat, and body aches. While many are recovering without complications, some patients have required hospitalisation. Two patients required intensive care treatment Pulmonologist and critical care specialist Dr. Subhajit Sen said three COVID-19 patients were recently treated at the hospital. One has been discharged, while two patients, aged between 35 and 65, required ICU care due to low oxygen levels. Both have responded well to treatment and are now stable. 10-year-old boy remains stable with pneumonia The latest cases come days after a 10-year-old boy from Garia tested positive for COVID-19 and developed pneumonia. The child is currently undergoing treatment in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Peerless Hospital and remains in stable condition. As a precaution, his mother has been placed in isolation, while other family members are undergoing COVID-19 testing. Experts advise caution without creating panic Doctors said the current pattern resembles the Omicron wave, with most patients experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms. However, elderly people and those with underlying health conditions remain at higher risk of severe illness. Hospitals continue monitoring seasonal viral infections Medical experts have advised people to wear masks in crowded places, maintain hand hygiene, avoid unnecessary gatherings during periods of high transmission, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or breathing difficulties develop.