Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh registered no active COVID-19 cases as of May 19, as per MoHFW data.
Nevertheless, health authorities have intensified their surveillance protocols to track cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI).
H1N1, another respiratory condition affected by comparable elements, experienced an upturn in MP during 2024.
The state documented 157 H1N1 cases in 2024, an increase from 53 in 2022 and nil in 2023, according to National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). MP contributed roughly 0.77 per cent of India’s total 20,414 H1N1 cases.
“A comprehensive understanding of in H1N1 and COVID-19 requires analyzing the total number of tests conducted over time and identifying trends through statistical evaluation,” said GMC professor respiratory medicine, Dr Lokendra Dave. Both H1N1 and COVID-19 are endemic.
MP health department maintains a cautious stance and no fresh advisory regarding recent COVID-19 surge has been issued, a health department official said.
Healthcare facilities are instructed to monitor symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, and respiratory difficulties for swift response.
Adjacent states Maharashtra and Gujarat have noted higher active COVID-19 cases, strengthening their medical surveillance of seasonal infections.
Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh maintain steady figures while continuing preventive health protocols to avert potential increases in respiratory ailments.
As of May 19, MoHFW reported 164 active cases have been reported from 11 states: Delhi (5), Gujarat (7), Haryana (1), Karnataka (13), Kerala (95), Maharashtra (56), Puducherry (10), Rajasthan (2), Sikkim (1), Tamil Nadu (66), and West Bengal (1). 87 per cent of India’s H1N1 cases in 2024 came from these states that currently have active COVID-19 cases.
Healthcare experts recommend basic yet crucial measures for respiratory wellness. These include regular hand washing, mask usage in crowded spaces, adequate hydration, and prompt medical consultation for persistent fever or breathing difficulties. Regular flu vaccines and health examinations are additionally advised.
