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Patients struggling to get in-person OPD consultation at PGIMER

Physical consultation at OPDs was restarted in June, but only for severely-ill patients who have taken appointment through tele-consultation

Patients complained that the tele-consultation numbers of departments at PGIMER are busy throughout the day. (HT file)

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Published on Aug 23, 2021 01:06 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Chandigarh sees influx of migrants for vaccination

Chandigarh health department attributes it to Punjab government making complete vaccination certificate or negative RT-PCR test report mandatory for entry and rumours of free vaccination drive ending in Himachal Pradesh

For the past four days, private buses crowded with people, especially from Himachal Pradesh, can be seen thronging Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, and Civil Hospital, Mani Majra. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Published on Aug 19, 2021 12:43 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Chandigarh tricity: Covid cases climb for second week in row

The number of Covid-19 cases continued to rise for the second consecutive week after showing a constant decline since the second wave peak in May

As many as 86 people tested positive in the Chandigarh tricity area in the week ending August 15, as compared to 65 in the previous week.

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Published on Aug 16, 2021 11:58 PM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

First vax dose: Chandigarh achieves 100% inoculation

The Chandigarh health department on Saturday achieved 100% inoculation of targeted population with at least first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

As on Saturday, 7,32,368 (100.3%), including migrants, had taken their first shot while 2,43,975 (33.4%) were fully vaccinated in Chandigarh.

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Published on Aug 15, 2021 12:15 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

98.2% of targeted population in Chandigarh vaccinated with first dose

The UT health department does not have any specific figure on how many migrants or people from other states were vaccinated in the city

According to the latest electoral list, around 7,29,822 residents are eligible for vaccination. As of Thursday, 7,16,836 (98.22%) had taken their first shot while 2,33,576 (32%) people were fully vaccinated. (Bloomberg)

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Published on Aug 13, 2021 02:06 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

PGIMER study: Respiratory infection among infants down 96%

Covid restrictions imposed during winter helped reduce cases, bring down mortality otherwise common due to acute viral bronchiolitis among infants

The research study was published in the Indian Journal of Paediatrics on August 4. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 11, 2021 12:21 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Chandigarh tricity sees uptick in weekly Covid cases

After a peak in May during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, cases had started dropping in the tricity June onwards

In the previous week, tricity had reported just 47 cases; the number went up to 66 in the week that ended on August 9.

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Published on Aug 10, 2021 11:41 PM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

94% population in Chandigarh has received first Covid vaccine jab

Health department says it will administer the first Covid vaccine jab to 43,740 eligible people in the next eight days to achieve the target of 100% vaccination; 30% Chandigarh residents fully vaccinated

As per the latest electoral list, around 7,29,822 people in Chandigarh are over the age of 18 and are eligible to take the Covid vaccine. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Published on Aug 07, 2021 11:56 PM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Cloud over vaccination drive as Chandigarh awaits fresh doses

Left with 40,000 vaccine doses, health dept is expecting restock by August 5, with no certainty; the Chandigarh health department aims to vaccinate the entire eligible population with at least the first dose by August 15

A health worker administering Covid vaccine to a resident at a special vaccination camp at the sports stadium in Mohali’s Sector 78 on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2021 01:09 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Punjab sends panel of 3 docs for post of director health services, Chandigarh

The department of health and family welfare of Punjab government, on Wednesday, sent a panel of three doctors for appointment of a new principal medical officer-cum-director health services (DHS), UT, Chandigarh

The incumbent director, Dr Amandeep Kang, who had joined the post on October 1, 2020, is retiring by September-end. (HT FILE)

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Published on Jul 29, 2021 12:45 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

24% pregnant women registered at Chandigarh’s antenatal clinics vaccinated

Health officials say women are hesitant to take the jab fearing side-effects but regular counselling sessions are being conducted to motivate them

The Chandigarh health department had started vaccinating pregnant and lactating women on July 13 following the central government’s directions. (Representational image) (HT file image)

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Updated on Jul 29, 2021 12:25 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Chandigarh to get 2.17 lakh vaccine doses in August

The central government on Monday allocated 2,17,200 vaccine doses for Chandigarh for the month of August, which the UT health department feels would be enough to vaccinate the city’s eligible population with at least the first dose by mid-August

The UT health department aims to vaccinate the entire eligible population, with at least the first dose, by August 15. (HT FILE)

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Published on Jul 27, 2021 02:30 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Preparing for third Covid wave: Two more O2 plants to be set up at Chandigarh’s govt hospitals

Oxygen generation plants, each holding a capacity of generating 1,000 litres of oxygen per minute, will be set up at GMSH-16 and GMCH-32

The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research has also installed two oxygen generation plants on campus, and each plant holds the capacity to generate 1,000 litres of oxygen per minute. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Jul 25, 2021 01:10 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

No vaccine wastage in Chandigarh as 5,671 extra doses extracted from vials

The health department says if cautiously administered, an additional one dose can be extracted from every vial, normally used for 10 jabs

A resident receiving the jab at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 45, in Chandigarh on Friday. (KESHAV SINGH/HT)

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Updated on Jul 24, 2021 02:16 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Sero survey: Covid antibodies found in 80% of Chandigarh’s adult population

Sero survey examines how many people in a population have antibodies against Covid-19, developed naturally or post vaccination.

Sero survey is conducted using an antibody test, also known as a serology test. (Raj K Raj/HT Archive)

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Updated on Jul 21, 2021 02:02 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Requests for elective surgeries increase at private hospitals in Chandigarh tricity area

Even though international travel for medical tourism has resumed, not many foreign patients are approaching tricity’s private hospitals for availing non-Covid medical facilities

Representatives of private hospitals believe that with the second wave flattening, this is the right time to provide treatment to patients with pending surgeries as further delay may deteriorate their health conditions and elective surgeries could turn into emergencies. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Jul 19, 2021 01:33 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Neurological disorder incidence has doubled in Punjab: ICMR study

The empirical result that has been established is that in 1990, 4% of all disorders were neurological disorders; in 2019, this percentage doubled to 8%. Neurological disorders affect the brain and nerves, especially in the spinal cord

High blood pressure, air pollution, dietary risks, high-fasting plasma glucose, and high body-mass index are increasing the risk of neurological problems in adults. (HT photo)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2021 02:50 PM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula

Chandigarh: GMSH to start RT-PCR testing soon

In the absence of a machine, GMSH-16 sends around 1,000 to 1,200 samples to PGIMER daily; some are sent to GMCH-32

GMSH, Sector 16, has a TrueNat machine that gives results in three to four hours, but is meant for emergency cases and not mass-scale use. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2021 12:32 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Patients with severe Covid develop thyroid dysfunction: PGIMER study

Experts of the department of endocrinology, PGIMER, suggested the hospitals to supplement low cortisol steroids to severe Covid patients, as they believe that the high steroid dose given without supervision, and continued indiscriminately, may worsen hormonal imbalance

The study conducted by PGIMER doctors was titled Spectrum of endocrine dysfunction and association with disease severity in patients with Covid-19. (Representative Image/HT File)

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Published on Jul 14, 2021 12:02 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

SII rejects Chandigarh admn’s claim of using 12 doses from Covishield vial

Manufacturer of the vaccine, SII said that if someone was able to withdraw 12 doses, there may be a compromise with dose withdrawal, which may not give proper immunisation as intended

The UT health department had claimed that its medical staff had been able to inoculate 11 people from majority of the vials and sometimes they were able to procure even the 12th dose with judicious use. (AP)

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Published on Jul 13, 2021 01:26 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s private hospitals fear losses as takers for paid vaccine dwindle

As many as 12 private hospitals have already sourced vaccine stock from the manufacturers and its shelf life is limited to nine months

From over 150 people daily, now only 40 are turning up for vaccination, says owner of a private hospital. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 12, 2021 01:22 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Only 15% eligible population fully vaccinated In Chandigarh

Of the 7.1 lakh people in the electoral list in Chandigarh, 1.05 lakh have completed their vaccination cycle while 4.75 lakh have taken the first dose

Chandigarh is performing much better than many states, as across India, only 5% of the adult population has received both doses.

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Published on Jul 08, 2021 12:28 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Sero survey by PGIMER finds antibodies in 69% children in Chandigarh

Antibodies were found in 257 (65%) out of 396 children who were tested in urban areas and 262 (73%) out of the 360 tested in rural areas

A sero survey examines how many people have been infected with Covid-19 and recovered from it. (AP)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2021 01:40 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s evening vax drive picks up pace, but still not fast enough

The UT health department’s plan of administering the first dose to 2,48,486 more eligible people by July 30 may get delayed as not enough people are showing up to take the jabs

A health worker administering the Covid vaccine to a woman at government school in Sector 45, Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Published on Jul 05, 2021 12:56 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

‘Chandigarh is now self-sufficient in handling third wave’

Former director, health and family welfare, Dr G Dewan talks about his experience and challenges that lie ahead for the city’s health infrastructure

Dr G Dewan, the former director, health and family welfare, Chandigarh, was at the forefront in fighting the first wave and helped administration during the second. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jul 04, 2021 01:17 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula

Covid cases dip, but govt hospitals in Chandigarh yet to start walk-in OPDs

In pre-Covid times, over 10,000 patients were visiting PGIMER OPDs daily; now, only 1,200 are being called per day with prior appointments through tele-consultation

On an average, only 1,200 to 1,500 patients are being called for physical consultations by the doctors, per day but the hospital holds the capacity to physically examine at least 10,000 patients daily, like in pre-Covid times. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Jul 04, 2021 01:15 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Covid-19: Chandigarh records 91% dip in cases in June

The monthly death toll dropped by 80% from 275 in May to 55 in June; cases came down from 17,399 to 1,502

In the last week of June, Chandigarh recorded a single casualty. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 01, 2021 12:54 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Chandigarh hospitals gear up for third wave

UT health dept will add more ICU beds, ventilators in government hospitals, besides stocking up on essential drugs and equipment

Though the third wave is not expected until next two months, experts feel that ramping up health facilities in hospitals is necessary as the second wave was more severe than the first. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 27, 2021 11:51 PM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Covid-19: Chandigarh tricity reports first Delta Plus case

Virulent version of ‘most transmissible’ Delta variant found in swab sample of 35-year-old Chandigarh man who tested positive for Covid-19 on May 22 and has recovered now

According to genome sequencing reports received by the Chandigarh health department on Saturday, variants of concern have been detected in 35 out of the 50 random samples. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2021 12:09 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Chandigarh sets target to vaccinate all by July end

As per the latest electoral list, a total of 7,12,000 people in Chandigarh are eligible to take vaccine in the 18+ age group category and special groups

So far, 4,08,353 (58%) residents have taken their first dose and 80,030 (11%) out of the eligible population have completed their vaccination cycle. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2021 12:47 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

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Physical consultation at OPDs was restarted in June, but only for severely-ill patients who have taken appointment through tele-consultation

Chandigarh health department attributes it to Punjab government making complete vaccination certificate or negative RT-PCR test report mandatory for entry and rumours of free vaccination drive ending in Himachal Pradesh

The number of Covid-19 cases continued to rise for the second consecutive week after showing a constant decline since the second wave peak in May

The Chandigarh health department on Saturday achieved 100% inoculation of targeted population with at least first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

The UT health department does not have any specific figure on how many migrants or people from other states were vaccinated in the city

Covid restrictions imposed during winter helped reduce cases, bring down mortality otherwise common due to acute viral bronchiolitis among infants

After a peak in May during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, cases had started dropping in the tricity June onwards

Health department says it will administer the first Covid vaccine jab to 43,740 eligible people in the next eight days to achieve the target of 100% vaccination; 30% Chandigarh residents fully vaccinated

Left with 40,000 vaccine doses, health dept is expecting restock by August 5, with no certainty; the Chandigarh health department aims to vaccinate the entire eligible population with at least the first dose by August 15

The department of health and family welfare of Punjab government, on Wednesday, sent a panel of three doctors for appointment of a new principal medical officer-cum-director health services (DHS), UT, Chandigarh

Health officials say women are hesitant to take the jab fearing side-effects but regular counselling sessions are being conducted to motivate them

The central government on Monday allocated 2,17,200 vaccine doses for Chandigarh for the month of August, which the UT health department feels would be enough to vaccinate the city’s eligible population with at least the first dose by mid-August

Oxygen generation plants, each holding a capacity of generating 1,000 litres of oxygen per minute, will be set up at GMSH-16 and GMCH-32

The health department says if cautiously administered, an additional one dose can be extracted from every vial, normally used for 10 jabs

Sero survey examines how many people in a population have antibodies against Covid-19, developed naturally or post vaccination.

Even though international travel for medical tourism has resumed, not many foreign patients are approaching tricity’s private hospitals for availing non-Covid medical facilities

The empirical result that has been established is that in 1990, 4% of all disorders were neurological disorders; in 2019, this percentage doubled to 8%. Neurological disorders affect the brain and nerves, especially in the spinal cord

In the absence of a machine, GMSH-16 sends around 1,000 to 1,200 samples to PGIMER daily; some are sent to GMCH-32

Experts of the department of endocrinology, PGIMER, suggested the hospitals to supplement low cortisol steroids to severe Covid patients, as they believe that the high steroid dose given without supervision, and continued indiscriminately, may worsen hormonal imbalance

Manufacturer of the vaccine, SII said that if someone was able to withdraw 12 doses, there may be a compromise with dose withdrawal, which may not give proper immunisation as intended

As many as 12 private hospitals have already sourced vaccine stock from the manufacturers and its shelf life is limited to nine months

Of the 7.1 lakh people in the electoral list in Chandigarh, 1.05 lakh have completed their vaccination cycle while 4.75 lakh have taken the first dose

Antibodies were found in 257 (65%) out of 396 children who were tested in urban areas and 262 (73%) out of the 360 tested in rural areas

The UT health department’s plan of administering the first dose to 2,48,486 more eligible people by July 30 may get delayed as not enough people are showing up to take the jabs

Former director, health and family welfare, Dr G Dewan talks about his experience and challenges that lie ahead for the city’s health infrastructure

In pre-Covid times, over 10,000 patients were visiting PGIMER OPDs daily; now, only 1,200 are being called per day with prior appointments through tele-consultation

The monthly death toll dropped by 80% from 275 in May to 55 in June; cases came down from 17,399 to 1,502

UT health dept will add more ICU beds, ventilators in government hospitals, besides stocking up on essential drugs and equipment

Virulent version of ‘most transmissible’ Delta variant found in swab sample of 35-year-old Chandigarh man who tested positive for Covid-19 on May 22 and has recovered now

As per the latest electoral list, a total of 7,12,000 people in Chandigarh are eligible to take vaccine in the 18+ age group category and special groups

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