Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) which is in frontline in fighting the Corona virus pandemic has put in place robust mechanism to combat and contain infection.
Administration is working on war footing and taking all possible measures to tackle the crisis and to ensure the safety of community at large.
With spike in COVID-19 patients in UT of Jammu & Kashmir, SKIMS in co-ordination with government and other designated nodal agencies is managing the pandemic through rigorous measures.
The patient facilities are closely monitored and supervised by the COVID-Committee headed by Director SKIMS. The administration strategizes the facilities available in view of continuous influx of COVID-19 patients as per prescribed guidelines. A continuous review of all the activities relating to COVID-19 infection is taking place on regular basis.
It is important to mention that most of the patients are responding well to the treatment. 1st patient of COVID-19 Positive completed her hospital treatment and Isolation period and was discharged from Hospital on 01.04.2020, sent for Administrative Quarantine.
At the moment, the therapeutic strategies to deal with this infection are only supportive and prevention aimed at reducing transmission in the community is our best weapon. It is our prime duty to protect one and all. The most effective way to do this is to avoid social contact as much as possible. Social distancing is a potent weapon to reduce transmission and fight COVID-19. It must be followed religiously.
I reiterate that every citizen must follow advisories from experts. Each one of us must be more concerned, careful, staying indoors, stay safe, help others to live without any scare and panic.
Till date, the Institute has admitted 287 cases, of which 257 have been discharged, while 24 positive cases continue to be under treatment.
The updated data about Corona Virus epidemic at SKIMS is reproduced as under:
| Total No. of suspected Corona virus patients treated | 287 |
| Total No. of Patients found Positive and are presently under treatment in Isolation Ward | 24 |
| Total No. of suspected patients in Quarantine Ward (after availability of their test report as Negative) | 01 |
| Total No. of Patients discharged till date | 257 |
| No. of Corona virus Positive Patients discharged after treatment | 01 |
| No. of suspected patients admitted today for investigation/management and are awaiting tests | 04 |
| No. of tests done in Microbiology Lab till date | 483 |
| Investigations reported Positive till date | 45 |
| Investigations reported Negative till date | 438 |
(Prof. A.G. Ahangar)
Director, SKIMS &
Ex-Officio Secretary to Govt.
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