Bhubaneswar: With the death of Covid-19 taking upwards even though it fell significantly in the number of daily infections, health experts said Omicron behaved like Delta among elderly patients, which resulted in the victim.
According to government data, those aged 70 or above have so far died in the third wave.
Patients in this age group, along with those aged over 50, face maximum complications, data suggested.
However, omicron clinical manifestations among the elderly and certain comorbid conditions are much clearer.
Since February 1, 122 Covid-19 patients have died, with 23 highs each reported in one day on Friday and Sunday.
The cumulative fatality rate has soared to 8,734.
On the third wave, the government has, so far, confirmed 350 deaths.
Initially, the omicron variant has light features, such as flu.
But gradually the death rate rose, raising concern for state health authorities.
Senior pulmonologologist Dr.
Sampat Das said “what is called omicron” light “can be as dangerous with Delta for parents.” Covid-19 elderly patients landed in hospitals.
They quickly need ventilator support.
Such patients present sensorium, seizures, lack of appetite, dehydration and respiratory problems.
Because of comorbid conditions, the body’s defense does not work well, “he said.
He suggested that the elderly patients with Covid-19 symptoms should not avoid consulting doctors.
They also should not hesitate to be hospitalized, if suggested, Das added.
Ranjan Joshi, Head of Pediatric Critical Care for Pandemic Coronovirus for South Australia, said: “In many Western countries, Omicron proved to be fatal in the age group 80-added patients with several fundamental conditions such as kidney failure, coronary arteries.
Diseases, cancer and other immune dispositions.
In terms of parents, physiological reserves to fight low viral attacks and added to it are the underlying complications.
“On Sundays, the state adds 2,106 new infections.