COVID-19 SERVICE AND FACILITY
As per the vision of the prime minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and encouragement by our chief minister Shri Yogi Adityanath ji , Sahara Hospital has walked along with the state administration to set up Covid Ward Facilities for 130 Beds in a whirlwind fashion recently and also since March 2020 as well.
The Hospital laboratory had set up the most advanced NABL
Accredited CBNATT Testing Facility for accurate and fast results . Additionally
Hospital Lab started doing ID NOW facility with half an hour results,this let
to early treatment.
The Hospital is also providing post covid facilities.Recently Hospital has set up Vaccination programme for public in iine for vision of our government. So far we have vaccinated more than 5000 people of 18+ age bracket.
Omicron Variant: You Need to Know
What is the Omicron variant?
The
Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been called a variant of concern by WHO based
on the evidence that it has several mutations that may have an impact on how it
behaves. There is consistent evidence that Omicron is spreading significantly
faster than the Delta variant in countries with documented community
transmission, with a doubling time of 2-3 days. The overall risk related to
this new variant remains very high.
Is the Omicron variant more severe than
other COVID-19 variants?
Early
findings suggest that there is a reduced risk of hospitalization for Omicron
compared to the Delta variant. But WHO warns that it should not be dismissed as
“mild”. Increased transmission is expected to lead to more hospitalizations.
That increase causes strain on frontline workers and healthcare systems, which
in turn can result in more deaths.
It
is important to remember that all variants of COVID-19 can cause severe disease
or death, including the Delta variant that is still dominant worldwide, which
is why preventing the spread of the virus and reducing your risk of exposure to
the virus is so important.
Is the Omicron variant more contagious?
Yes,
the Omicron variant is more contagious than previous variants. However,
being vaccinated and taking precautions such as avoiding crowded spaces,
keeping your distance from others and wearing a mask are critical in helping to
prevent the spread of COVID-19, and we know these actions have been effective
against other variants.
Do current COVID-19 tests detect the
Omicron variant?
The
widely used PCR and antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests continue to detect
infection of COVID-19, including Omicron.
Are children more likely to
contract the Omicron variant?
Research
is ongoing into Omicron’s transmissibility and we will update as more
information becomes available. However, people who are mixing socially and
those who are unvaccinated are more susceptible to contracting COVID-19.
How can I protect myself and my
family against the Omicron variant?
The
most important thing you can do is reduce your risk of exposure to the virus.
To protect yourself and your loved ones, make sure to:
Wear
a mask that covers your nose and mouth. Make sure that your hands are clean
when you put on and remove your mask.
Keep
a physical distance of at least 1 meter from others.
Avoid
poorly ventilated or crowded spaces.
Open
windows to improve ventilation indoors.
Wash
your hands regularly.
When
it’s your turn, get vaccinated. WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines are safe and
effective.
What are the most common symptoms of
Omicron?
Dr
Angelique Coetzee, the South African doctor who first alerted authorities to
the presence of the new COVID-19 variant, has said muscle aches, fatigue, a
scratchy throat and night sweats are common Omicron symptoms.
The
data showed that the top five symptoms reported in the app for Omicron
infection were a runny nose, headache, fatigue (either mild or severe),
sneezing, and a sore throat.
The
World Health Organization’s top official in Europe Hans Kluge said 89
percent of those with confirmed Omicron infections in Europe reported symptoms
common with other coronavirus variants, including cough, sore throat, fever.
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