Uddhav government in action: 86.4% patients recover in Maharashtra, government preparing 1000 family doctors to deal with the third wave

During the last 24 hours in Maharashtra, 48,401 new infected were found, 60,226 patients recovered and 572 died. Now a total of 6 lakh 15 thousand 783 patients are being treated. So far 2.94 crore samples have been investigated in the state. Out of these, 44.07 lakh people have been found infected. The state's recovery rate is now 86.4%, while the death rate is 1.49%.

Talking about Mumbai only, 2,395 new cases were reported here in the last 24 hours. 13,868 patients recovered and 68 died. So far, 6.76 lakh people have been affected by this epidemic while 13,781 people have lost their lives. Currently, 51,165 patients are being treated here.

The government is giving training to 1 thousand family doctors

Learning from the second wave of infection, the Maharashtra government has started preparing to deal with the third wave. In this series, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has spoken to 1,000 private practitioner family doctors of the state through video conferencing on Sunday. He understood the doctors' challenges and asked them to be prepared for the next threat. The CM held this meeting on the advice of the task force set up for Corona.

Children are most likely to be affected by the third wave

The CM listened to the suggestions of the family doctors. He also assured to implement many of his suggestions. Teams of pediatricians are being formed in the state to deal with the third wave of Corona. Experts fear that this wave may engulf young children. Therefore, separate hospitals, ICU beds, and neonatal ventilators are being reserved for them.

Family doctors were asked by the task force to be more vigilant about the children coming to them for treatment. In addition to viral infections, colds, fever, cough, and diarrhea in children, special attention should be paid to symptoms such as not drinking milk and not eating food.

The challenge of family doctors may increase

The Chief Minister said, 'The role of family doctors in the fight against Corona has been important from the beginning, but now the challenge may increase. Some people without symptoms get scared and get admitted to the hospital, so that needy patients are unable to get beds. '

Family doctors suggest

Family doctors also suggested to the government that a similar video conference should also be held with Ayurvedic and homeopathic doctors. They too should be included in this fight.

The task force guided the family doctors at these points

When and in what quantity should steroids be given?

What is the significance of a 6-minute walk?

How does the patient know the need for oxygen?

How to treat Mucor mycosis due to fungal infection?

What amount of Remdacivir Injection should be given?

What precautions should be taken on the ventilator?

How long should patients be kept under observation after recovering from the corona?