Dr Suresh Kumar, Managing Director of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital said that patients infected with the new coronavirus variant Omicron are recovering from mild symptoms and are not requiring oxygen or ICU. Of the 24 Omicron positive patients at the hospital, 12 have recovered and have been discharged.
“The remaining 12 Omicron patients are recovering well and are stable,” said Dr Kumar. “Only two patients had mild symptoms. One had mild fever and the other had slight weakness and loose motion. All other patients have no problem. Everyone’s oxygen was also normal.”
He further added that a total of 60 people who came from abroad have been admitted as Omicron suspects. Their samples have been sent for genome sequencing. “Apart from these, 3 patients are of Delta variant.”
He also noted that the rate of Omicron transmission has increased significantly. While there were very few cases last week, the number has increased to 24 now. Most of the patients infected with Omicron have a travel history including Africa, Europe, England and Dubai.
With rising cases of Omicron, Dr Kumar urged people to avoid crowds amid the festive season. India has reported 161 Omicron cases so far, as informed by Union Home Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
LNJP is a designated hospital for the treatment of Omicron patients.
