PUNE: The number of active Covid-19 cases increased to 30,129 in the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR) on Thursday, but over 21,300 or 70% of these patients opted for home quarantine, which is indicative of mild infection among a majority of those testing positive now.
As a matter of fact, home quarantine cases have increased by more than10% since the beginning of March. The region had 10,300 active cases, of which 60% patients were in home isolation on March1.
As per the data released by the district health office on Thursday, the percentage of patients in home isolation is the highest in Pimpri Chinchwad where 79% of total active cases have opted for home care. In the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) areas, 72% of the active cases have preferred to stay in home isolation, while in the rural pockets, 53% patients are in home quarantine.
Sources from the health department said rise in home isolation cases has helped in reducing the burden on the health infrastructure to some extent.
A PMC health official said, “Though the cases are on the rise, we have noticed in the last three weeks that the patients have very mild symptoms and no complications. Those having space to isolate themselves at home have been advised home quarantine.”
The PMC has issued guidelines for patients in home isolation, including stamp on the hands. Sanjeev Wavre, assistant health chief at PMC, said, “We have been appealing to the patients to complete the home isolation period diligently and avoid stepping out. Close contacts with basic symptoms should get tested,” he said.
As a matter of fact, home quarantine cases have increased by more than10% since the beginning of March. The region had 10,300 active cases, of which 60% patients were in home isolation on March1.
As per the data released by the district health office on Thursday, the percentage of patients in home isolation is the highest in Pimpri Chinchwad where 79% of total active cases have opted for home care. In the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) areas, 72% of the active cases have preferred to stay in home isolation, while in the rural pockets, 53% patients are in home quarantine.
Sources from the health department said rise in home isolation cases has helped in reducing the burden on the health infrastructure to some extent.
A PMC health official said, “Though the cases are on the rise, we have noticed in the last three weeks that the patients have very mild symptoms and no complications. Those having space to isolate themselves at home have been advised home quarantine.”
The PMC has issued guidelines for patients in home isolation, including stamp on the hands. Sanjeev Wavre, assistant health chief at PMC, said, “We have been appealing to the patients to complete the home isolation period diligently and avoid stepping out. Close contacts with basic symptoms should get tested,” he said.
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