Overview

• Joint Director Health Dr Sanjay Mishra said the 27-year-old from Mandla district tested positive for Covid-19 after developing lung complications following a caesarean section at Jabalpur Medical College
• The patient had a three-year history of respiratory issues that increased her risk of severe illness
• Madhya Pradesh has recorded nearly 200 infections with 134 active cases and four fatalities in seven days, all among women
• Officials have issued advisories urging elderly and immunocompromised individuals to seek early testing and care
• The state health department is reviewing pandemic infrastructure and boosting hospital surveillance in response to the spread of JN.1