In third wave, 22% Covid patients hospitalised in Mysuru

MYSURU: Although it is widely believed that hospitalisation of Covid patients is low during third wave, in Mysuru, out of 484 active cases, 109 are hospitalised — around 22.5% patients. The doctors from the city hospital too confirmed a gradual increase in hospital admissions. However, they also pointed out that a majority of the patients are still treated as out-patients.
Positivity rate in the district is 2.9% as of Friday evening.
According to DC Dr Bagadi Gautham, among the 484 active cases, 109 are in the hospitals. Among them, six are in ICU/on ventilator support. “As many as 375 patients are under home isolation,” he explained.
Meanwhile, experts pointed out that most patients, who are being admitted, are those with comorbidities.
Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute dean & director Dr HN Dinesh said only four Covid positive patients are admitted at his hospital. “Technically we have just four Covid patients. But admissions of patients with Covid-like symptoms, respiratory problems, comorbidities are increasing,” he explained.
Authorities at a private hospital said that they have three patients being treated as inpatients at the hospital. A majority of the patients are treated as the out-patients, they explained.
At Apollo BGS Hospitals, test positivity rate was 2.5% to 5% last week. But in the last three days, this touched 15% to 18%. “There is nothing alarming. However, the hospital admissions are witnessing a gradual increase,” explained NG Bharateesha Reddy, vice president & unit head of the hospital.
More cases in city limits
Meanwhile, like the first and second waves, a majority of the new cases are being reported from the city areas. Of the 184 active cases, 376 are from Mysuru city. HD Kote taluk has just one active case, while this number is two in Hunsur, and five in T Narasipura.