Over 10000 Daily Cases; Infections May Peak To 19000 During 3rd Wave In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The daily COVID caseload is likely to cross 19,000 in Odisha during the peak of the possible third wave while the average daily infection may breach the 10,000-mark.

According to an estimation of the Odisha government, the state may witness the highest 19,728 cases on the peak day, which will be 1.5 times the second wave.

While 7.66 lakh are likely to be infected during the third wave, which would last for about 75 days, 1.76 lakh may need hospitalisation with 22,988 requiring ICU support.

According to the estimate, 91953 in the age group of 0-18 are likely to be infected.

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“As per predictions, Odisha will see around 10,000 infections daily. We will need 600 beds or children. If cases exceed 15,000, the bed capacity will also increase. Already 3000 beds have been set up,” said Family Welfare Director Bijay Panigrahi.

The state had seen 521750 positive cases during the second surge between April 1 and June 15 with the highest of 12,852 on May 22.

Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, PK Mohapatra has written to all collectors regarding approval of the Emergency COVID Response Plan (ECRP) for tackling the possible third upsurge.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

>> COVID essential diagnostics (Provision of Rapid Antigen & RT-PCR Test kits & establishment of RT-PCR Labs) and drugs (8 types of essential drugs).

>> Establishment of Dedicated Pediatric Care Units (20/ 30 bedded Oxygen supported wards & 12 bedded Hybrid ICU).

>> Establishment of Prefab units at PHC (6 bedded) & CHC (20 bedded) level.

>> Provision of additional ICU Beds in existing lCUs.

>> Establishment of 50 bedded field hospitals at selected DHH/ SDH/ CHC level.

>> Upgrading BLS to ALS Ambulance for augmenting the capacity of referral transportation services.

>>  Support for establishment Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) & Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS).

>> Provision for engagement of additional Human Resources (i.e. Medical PG Residents, Medical UG interns, Final Year MBBS students, Final Year GNM Nursing students & Final Year BSc. Nursing students only).

>>  Strengthening implementation of e-HMIS at DHH level through the support of OCAC & CDAC.

>> Strengthening Hub (MCHs), Sub-Hub (DHHs) & Spokes (COVID Care Centers) for teleconsultation services in the State.

>>  Capacity building for strengthening COVID management services, wherever required.