4 Covid cases reported in Ghaziabad; no reason for concern, says official

“One of those admitted is an 18-year-old woman, who is a resident of Brijvihar in Ghaziabad. She is suffering from symptoms of cough, cold and fever. She tested Covid positive at Yashoda Hospital, Kaushambi, on May 18 and is currently admitted there,” Mohan added.

Talking to The Indian Express, Mohan said there was no reason to panic. “It is like the flu. It is completely normal, and people need not worry about it. There is no reason for panic,” he said.

“These are just strains of Covid. The weather is changing; this is similar to a normal flu. The only precaution that people need to take is to use a mask in case they are suffering from cough and cold,” he added.

The CMO said that the other two are a 71-year-old and a 64-year-old couple, who had returned to Ghaziabad from Bengaluru on May 13. “On May 16, they had symptoms of fever and cough. On the advice of the doctor, they tested for Covid, and it was positive. Both of them are at home at present and are healthy,” he said.

“A 37-year-old Vaishali resident was also suffering from fever and cold for the last four to five days. She tested positive but is fine now,” Mohan added.

Covid-19 cases are being reported in several parts of the country after a similar spike was reported in Asian countries. As per reports, the spread of Omicron-related variants has led to the rise in Covid cases.