Doha: Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the first part of this year we are seeing significant increases in both hospital admissions and ICU admissions in recent weeks, senior health official said today.
“Every day we are seeing more people admitted to hospital and ICU requiring life-saving treatment. Since 1 February, we have seen around a 110% increase in people receiving care in ICU,” DR Ahmed Mohammed Acting Chairman Of HMC's Intensive Care Units said during a press conference.
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Key points from Dr Ahmed Mohammed
• This is incredibly concerning as many of these people are severely sick and require intensive treatment and advanced respiratory support.
• Despite the large increase in hospital and ICU admissions, the healthcare sector is able to care for each and every one of these patients.
• At the start of the pandemic last year we had a plan to expand significantly expand bed capacity across our hospital system to meet increased demand due to COVID-19.
• To meet the increased demand due to the recent rise in cases, we have once again developed a capacity expansion plan to ensure we have enough beds for people needing care.
• It is very important that people seek help early - as soon as they notice the signs and symptoms - as the earlier treatment can be given the better the chances of a full recovery
• The main COVID-19 symptoms are: 1. A high temperature (fever) 2. A new, continuous cough 3. A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
• Anyone experiencing these signs should get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible.
The number of beds in hospitals that receive Covid 19 cases has increased, and the capacity of hospitals designated for Covid cases has increased by 60-70%
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