TRICHY: In Trichy, Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man died of Covid-19 after displaying mild symptoms. According to officials on Tuesday, the health authorities have sent his sample for testing to see if the H3N2 virus is suspected. The reports added that he was a resident of Trichy and a resident of Bangalore.
On March 9, he was brought to the GBR private hospital after complaining of acute stomach discomfort and a feeling of vomiting. The man had just returned from a trip with his companions to Goa where he had been vacationing but had been ill. On March 10th, he passed away while being treated at the hospital.
The individual was found to be in critical condition and to be exhibiting indications of COVID-19, according to the health officials. The medical facility made the decision to send his samples for H3N2 influenza virus testing after that.
The H3N2 influenza virus is becoming more prevalent in several states of the nation, including Tamil Nadu. According to the most recent data, there have been seven influenza-related deaths, and the Union Health Ministry has ordered states to continue monitoring the situation and make sure that hospitals have a enough supply of medications, medical supplies, and medical oxygen.
"A review meeting was recently conducted under the member (health), NITI Aayog to examine the situation in light of the rising trend in various influenza-like infections and severe acute respiratory illnesses (ILIs/SARIs) being observed in some states/UTs across the country. The progressive increase of Covid-19 test positivity in several states is a worrying issue that has to be immediately addressed, according to a letter from Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan to the states, even if the Covid-19 trajectory has dropped in recent months.
Some of the typical H3N2 virus symptoms include fever, body pains, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea as well as respiratory symptoms like cough and runny nose.
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