In Jharkhand, there are now 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two confirmed cases of H3N2. On Saturday, the H3N2 virus was discovered in its first case in Jamshedpur, and on Sunday, Ranchi reported the second case.

With this in mind, the state Health Department has warned all the districts and blocks to use the Test-Track-Treat protocol in order to halt the spread of infection. The proper conduct of health professionals, such as wearing masks and keeping clean hands, has been requested.

In the first instance, a 68-year-old woman who was confirmed to have the virus is now being treated at Tata Main Hospital. The district surveillance department has isolated her and her four family members at home and obtained samples after her reports came back positive.

In the second instance, a young girl who has the flu is receiving treatment at a Ranchi private hospital. According to doctors, she is receiving oxygen therapy for her condition. In the state, 23% of residents have not yet received the second dose of the COVID vaccine. 

(Source: https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1062168 )