Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 13 : Health authorities in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have reported a mild uptick in COVID-19 cases, though officials assert that the situation remains under control with no indication of widespread concern.
In Rajasthan, Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma, Director of the Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, said that the state is currently seeing "30 to 35 new COVID-19 cases every day", with one death recorded so far.
"We are seeing 30-35 cases of Covid every day in the state. We have sufficient stock of medicines," he said.
Dr Sharma added that the deceased patient also suffered from tuberculosis and that the state has adequate supplies of medicines and is closely monitoring the situation.
Meanwhile, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, authorities at Gajra Raja Medical College have reported multiple COVID-19 cases among medical staff, including junior doctors.
Dr RKS Dhakad, the institution's dean, stated that 6 to 7 junior doctors have tested positive but reassured that all cases are mild and under observation.
"Several tests have returned positive, including some junior doctors. The situation is not serious. Guidelines have already been issued," Dr Dhakad told reporters.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's official dashboard, as of June 13, India reported 7,131 active COVID-19 cases and 10,976 recoveries.
Earlier on June 11, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak stated that full arrangements had been made to handle the COVID-19 cases in the state.
He further stated that reviews had been conducted and that all necessary preparations had been made for oxygen plants and hospitals in the state.
"There is no need to panic. Experts have said that, for now, it is limited to cold and fever. Only serious patients and the elderly need to be cautious. The government has made full arrangements. Reviews are being conducted at every level, and in addition, we have ensured all necessary preparations in oxygen plants and hospitals," Pathak told ANI.
On May 28, the UP government issued an order to keep more than 2800 employees who had worked during the previous COVID time in permanent service.