Lagatar24 Desk: India recorded 3,395 active COVID-19 cases and 4 fresh deaths on May 31. While this number isn’t cause for panic, it’s a timely reminder that the virus hasn’t disappeared — it has only shifted focus, now quietly preying on vulnerable health conditions.
Most recent deaths were linked to co-morbidities
All four individuals who lost their lives had serious pre-existing health conditions such as heart disease, sepsis, or recent surgeries. Officials say these weren’t healthy people suddenly affected by the virus, but rather, individuals whose weakened health made them more susceptible. Doctors continue to urge people managing chronic illnesses not to skip regular medical check-ups, warning that even a mild infection can turn dangerous under such conditions.
Indoor air quality remains an overlooked risk
Experts point out that while hand hygiene is now routine, air hygiene is still ignored. Poor ventilation in homes, offices, and schools — especially those relying on air conditioning — can allow viral particles to concentrate indoors. Health professionals advise increasing airflow by opening windows, using HEPA filters, or placing fans to face outward in closed rooms to disperse stagnant air.
Falling testing rates may be hiding the real spread
Many people are now mistaking symptoms of COVID-19 for seasonal flu or heat exhaustion, leading to reduced testing. This has created data blind spots, especially in urban areas. Authorities caution that a simple nasal swab in a multi-generational household could protect more than one life, especially when elders are present.
Hygiene should include high-touch objects
Phones, wallets, ID badges, and keychains are often missed in the daily hygiene cycle. Virologists warn these surfaces can carry viruses for several hours or even days. A quick daily wipe with a sanitizing cloth or spray is a simple yet effective step, especially for those regularly commuting or working in shared environments.
Mental fatigue lingers even after recovery
Patients, particularly older adults, continue to report post-COVID fatigue, brain fog, and low energy levels. While the virus may test negative on paper, its impact on energy and emotional well-being can last for weeks. Doctors recommend light walking, proper hydration, and regular conversations to help individuals regain physical and mental rhythm.
Health officials maintain there is no cause for panic, but awareness and caution are essential. As monsoon season nears and schools reopen, the emphasis must remain on ventilation, hygiene, and timely medical care — especially for the immunocompromised and elderly.
