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A 55-year-old woman in Noida has become the first COVID-19 case in Uttar Pradesh's NCR region. Health officials confirm she recently traveled by train, while her household contacts tested negative. Meanwhile, AIIMS Rishikesh reported three mild cases, with one already discharged. Experts reassure that the situation remains under control, with no severe hospitalizations reported so far.

Key Points: Noida Reports First COVID Case as Woman Tests Positive in NCR

  • Woman from Noida tests positive, first case in UP
  • Linked to recent train travel
  • AIIMS Rishikesh reports 3 mild cases
  • Experts say situation under control
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First COVID patient reported in NCR: Woman tests positive in Noida

A 55-year-old woman in Noida tests positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in Uttar Pradesh amid a nationwide surge in infections.

"This variant is not very harmful, but if someone has any comorbidities... then they should get themselves checked. – Dr. Meenu Singh, AIIMS Rishikesh"

Noida, May 24

A 55-year-old woman from the National Capital Region has been tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in Uttar Pradesh's Noida amid the recent surge in cases in India, as per the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar.

According to the CMO, Narendra Kumar, the woman from Sector 110 in Noida has been placed under home isolation, with her husband and maid, who are part of the household, testing negative for the virus.

He further added that the woman had travelled by train a few days back.

Earlier, AIIMS Rishikesh had reported three COVID cases, adding to the recent surge in cases across the country. Speaking with ANI, Rishikesh AIIMS Director Meenu Singh informed that one of the three patients has already been discharged.

"Three COVID patients have been reported in the AIIMS... One has been discharged... Another patient is one of our residents. She has been kept in isolation. Another patient is from Gujarat who came here for the Badrinath Yatra," Dr Meenu Singh said.

Dr Singh also mentioned that this variant of COVID is not very harmful, but people should be cautious.

"The state has kept us on alert. We have implemented COVID-appropriate behaviour in our institute... This variant is not very harmful, but if someone has any comorbidities... then they should get themselves checked," she said.

Meanwhile, in view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, the Delhi government has issued an advisory directing all hospitals to ensure preparedness for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines.

However, according to the experts, the situation is under control.

Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, said on Friday, "At the moment, the situation is under control. There are, at most, sporadic cases, which are also rare. Even the present cases are being managed very easily."

"They are not being hospitalised. This is what we were expecting: that when COVID happened, it would remain a seasonal flu which could be treated very easily. The situation is not one of panic..." he further said.

"We haven't seen any hospitalised or ICU Covid-19 cases in the hospital. Only hype has been created, but there is no need to panic," he said.

As of May 19, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257 - a very low figure considering the country's large population. Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalisation required. The government also has a robust system for surveillance of respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the ICMR.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is concerning but not surprising given the recent cases. We should be careful but not panic. The government seems prepared this time with proper systems in place. Just hope people follow basic precautions like masking in crowded places. 🙏
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Amit S.
Why are people still traveling without precautions? The woman took a train recently - this is how spread happens. Public transport should have mandatory masking rules reinstated during surges. We learned nothing from 2020-21!
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Rahul D.
Good that authorities are being transparent about cases this time. Last thing we need is another lockdown - our economy can't take it. As long as hospitals aren't overwhelmed, we should focus on living with COVID sensibly.
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Sunita M.
My mother is the same age as this patient. It's scary but reassuring that the variant isn't severe. Elderly and those with health conditions should be extra careful. Maybe time to get my parents' booster shots updated.
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Vikram J.
Media needs to stop sensationalizing every case. 257 active cases in a country of 140 crore is nothing! We have bigger health issues to worry about - dengue, malaria are bigger threats right now than COVID.
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Neha P.
The Badrinath Yatra mention worries me. Pilgrimages became super-spreaders last time. Authorities should monitor these mass gatherings closely. Dharma is important but so is protecting lives. Can't we learn from past mistakes?

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