Covid in MP: Recoveries outnumber 8 fresh cases

Bhopal: According to Thursday's MOHFW monitoring, MP currently maintains 30 active COVID-19 cases, representing approximately 0.6% of India's total 4,866 active cases.

The state documented 8 fresh cases since Wednesday, whilst the nation recorded 564 new infections.

MP registered 10 recoveries, including 3 new ones, against India's overall tally of 3,960 recoveries, with 679 recent recoveries. The state reported one additional death, contributing to the national figure of 51 fatalities. The statistics indicate MP's situation remains relatively stable compared to the national scenario.

As of June 2024, Madhya Pradesh administered first doses to 41,94,631 people aged 15-18 years and 24,10,963 individuals aged 12-14 years. Considering uniform age distribution, roughly one-third of the 15-18 age group has crossed 18 years by May 2025, making 13-14 lakh persons eligible for adult vaccination.

Furthermore, children who were 11 years old in June 2024 have now reached 12 years, becoming eligible for vaccines in the 12-14 age group. This age progression underscores the importance of sustained vaccination programme to achieve comprehensive coverage across age brackets.

‘CT Scan Remains Benchmark, New +RTPCR Kits Awaited'

The efficacy of RTPCR tests requires updating. Currently only AIIMS -Bhopal is conducting COVID-19 tests. Accroding to sources, state govt has assured new testing kits pending availability. One medical expert cited, that there is a likelihood that with each variant routine RTPCR tests can have reduced sensitivity in detection, this necessitating CT scans as the benchmark for diagnosis.

As for availability of booster doses show limited effectiveness, expert highlighted the need for updated vaccines targeting new variants. Some experts remind the current trend close to that observed during 2022, when omicron cases showed seasonal patterns.

Clinical COVID-19 diagnoses relied on CT scans, with sporadic occurrences.

The fundamental treatment approach remains simple: adequate rest, proper hydration, and consulting doctors if fever persists beyond normal duration.