Abstract
International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2020,10,4,202-206.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2020.4.43Published:November 2020Type:Original ArticleCOVID-19 in Rajasthan: Status and Effects of Containment MeasuresRavi Prakash Sharma, Jyoti Gupta, Kusum Lata Gaur, Deepa Meena, Praveen Aswal, KK Sharma, Ruchi Singh, Raman Sharma, Bharti Malhotra, and Disha Meena Ravi Prakash Sharma1, Jyoti Gupta1, Kusum Lata Gaur2, Deepa Meena1,*, Praveen Aswal1, KK Sharma1, Ruchi Singh1, Raman Sharma2, Bharti Malhotra2, Disha Meena3 1Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA. 2Department of Community Medicine, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA. 3Department of Microbiology, SMS Medical College Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA. 4Regional Office for Health and Family Welfare, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA. Abstract:Background and Objectives: Presently world is facing Corona virus disease pandemic. This disease was first identified in Wuhan city of China which spread rapidly to more than 200 countries including India. Rajasthan is a state affected badly with this disease. So this present study was conducted to find out the status of COVID-19 in state and to find out the effects of containment measures taken. Materials and Methods: This record base case series type of study was conducted from reports received of confirmed COVID-19 cases and reported to the IDSP, DMHS from March 2nd 2020 to May 25th 2020, from various reporting units of Rajasthan. Desired information’s were collected, compiled and analyzed. Interpretation and Conclusion: There were 7351 laboratory-confirmed case including 4061 recovered cases and 166 deaths. Recovery rate and Case Fatality Rate were found 55.24% and 2.26% respectively. (2.4%) reported. Although patients of all ages were affected with this disease but majority (81.99%) were in 16-60 years of age group. In these positive cases male predominance was also observed with M:F ratio 2.11. Majority of district of Rajasthan were affected with this pandemic having about half of cases in three districts v.i.z. in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur districts. Average Doubling time has increased from 4 days to 18 days as a result of containment measures undertaken in Rajasthan. So these containment measures like social distancing, masking, washing hand frequently etc. Should be taken care of even after lockdown to prevent the COVID-19 infection. Keywords:Containment Measures, COVID-19, Effect of Lockdown, Lockdown, PHEIC, SARS CoV-2View:PDF (220.98 KB)
Highlights
On 12th December 2019, cases of pneumonia of unknown cause were identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China
Majority of district of Rajasthan were affected with this pandemic having about half of cases in three districts v.i.z. in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur districts
Average Doubling time has increased from 4 days to 18 days as a result of containment measures undertaken in Rajasthan
Summary
On 12th December 2019, cases of pneumonia of unknown cause were identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. On 31 December 2019, the WHO China Country Office was informed of cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology (unknown cause) detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China.[1] On 07.01.20 causative agent of this disease was identified as severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).[2]. On 13 January 20, first time a COVID-19 case was identified outside China in Thailand.[1] On 30thJanuary there were 9700 cases worldwide spreading in countries including India. World is facing Corona virus disease pandemic This disease was first identified in Wuhan city of China which spread rapidly to more than 200 countries including India. Rajasthan is a state affected badly with this disease This present study was conducted to find out the status of COVID-19 in state and to find out the effects of containment measures taken.
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