Karnataka HC Directs Govt To Immediately Constitute Expert Team Of Doctors To Inspect Hospitals Dealing With COVID-19 Cases
4 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka HC Directs Govt To Immediately Constitute Expert Team Of Doctors To Inspect Hospitals Dealing With COVID-19 Cases

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the State government to immediately constitute an expert committee of doctors which would inspect and supervise hospitals dealing with Covid19 cases in the state and issue necessary directions for their improvement. As regards to the issue of private hospitals not admitting patients tested positive for coronavirus, Additional Advocate General Dhyan Chinnappa submitted that a circular has been issued by the state clarifying that private hospitals and ambulances are bound to admit COVID-19 patients and ferry the patients to the nearest facility, without generation of the BU code, on basis of any of the three documents as proof. The court also asked the state government to invoke necessary provisions of the Disaster Management Act by issuing directions to all private hospitals so that a direction can be enforced against the private hospitals. "Section 24 of DMA can be invoked, where state SEC can issue directions to persons in charge of private hospitals dealing with COVID19 patients.

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Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for patients with respiratory illnesses
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for patients with respiratory illnesses

Live Mint  

Karnataka has made the COVID test mandatory for those with Influenza Like Illness or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness, said State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu on Friday, adding that a helpline will be launched tomorrow. After a meeting with health department officials here, the minister said, “More than 7,000 tests are being done every day and the COVID positivity rate is …

AllMS Delhi issues guidelines for Covid-19 suspected and positive patients
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AllMS Delhi issues guidelines for Covid-19 suspected and positive patients

Hindustan Times  

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences of Delhi has issued guidelines for Covid-19 suspected or positive cases that will be reported at hospitals following the sudden surge in the cases of Coronavirus in the country. AIIMS asked all the departments at the institution to make provisions in their respective designated wards to manage in-patients who have tested positive for …

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273
1 year ago

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273

Hindustan Times  

Amid surge in Covid-19, Karnataka has recorded 104 new Covid cases on Saturday, with total active cases rising to 273, according to the health bulletin released by the health department on Sunday. Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273 The state government is closely monitoring the Covid situation in the state as neighboring Kerala …

Cabinet panel set up for management of Covid-19 in Karnataka
1 year ago

Cabinet panel set up for management of Covid-19 in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has constituted a four-member cabinet sub-committee headed by state health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao to manage Covid-19 infections. The cabinet sub-committee will collaborate closely with the Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee, which will receive support from the health and family welfare department for conducting meetings and offer recommendations to the government, according to a state government order. Minister …

Karnataka forms Cabinet sub-committee to monitor COVID-19
1 year ago

Karnataka forms Cabinet sub-committee to monitor COVID-19

The Hindu  

For management of COVID-19 infections, on December 22, the Karnataka government constituted a four-member Cabinet sub-committee headed by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Other members of the panel are Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, Medical Education Minister Sharana Prakash Patil, and Higher Education Minister M.C. The Cabinet sub-committee would function in coordination with the COVID-19 Technical Advisory …

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, addressing the increasing COVID-19 cases in the country and emphasizing the preparedness of health facilities. As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Minister's call for increased preparedness aligns with the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus. The emphasis …

Karnataka to increase COVID-19 testing to 5,000 a day, issues guidelines for genome sequencing
1 year ago

Karnataka to increase COVID-19 testing to 5,000 a day, issues guidelines for genome sequencing

The Hindu  

The State has decided to increase testing and Whole Genome Sequencing of positive cases, as it gears up to navigate a possible COVID-19 upsurge again due to the JN.1 subvariant prevalent in the neighbouring State of Kerala. Guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to all the States on Monday, December 18, recommended “ensuring adequate testing …

All RT-PCR labs in Andhra Pradesh to be activated, minimum 1,000 COVID-19 tests to be done daily
1 year ago

All RT-PCR labs in Andhra Pradesh to be activated, minimum 1,000 COVID-19 tests to be done daily

The Hindu  

Following an uptick in coronavirus cases in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Health, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner and National Health Mission Director J. Nivas has said COVID-19 testing will start immediately in the State and that a minimum of 1,000 RT-PCR tests will be done daily. NivasHealth, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner Mr. Nivas said Rapid Antigen Test Kits would be …

COVID-19 sub variant JN.1: Karnataka on high alert; TAC to meet on December 19
1 year ago

COVID-19 sub variant JN.1: Karnataka on high alert; TAC to meet on December 19

The Hindu  

Following rising COVID-19 cases in neighbouring Kerala and a slight increase in Karnataka, the State is on a high alert. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who held a meeting with officials on Saturday to take stock of the situation, said the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee will meet on December 19 to discuss the impact of the new COVID-19 sub …

Covid Cases on Rise, Are Hospitals Fit for Fight? Mock Drills Begin Across India to Check Prep, Infra
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid Cases on Rise, Are Hospitals Fit for Fight? Mock Drills Begin Across India to Check Prep, Infra

News 18  

Acting on the instructions of Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, a two-day countrywide mock drill began on Monday to check Covid preparedness of hospitals and state of medical infrastructure, even as India reported 5,880 new cases in the past 24 hours. The SoPs for Covid mock drill given to states mentioned that it needs to look into every aspect — …

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection
1 year, 8 months ago

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection

India TV News  

Battle against Covid-19: Fresh covid-19 cases are brewing troubles in the country. “The state government is monitoring the situation amidst the rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases in the country,” the chief minister said, adding that people will have to take precautions while the government has already issued an advisory. Haryana Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Haryana government …

Surge in Covid cases: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared
1 year, 8 months ago

Surge in Covid cases: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid rising cases of coronavirus, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and be prepared for COVID-19 management. In the meeting with state health ministers and principal and additional chief secretaries held virtually, Mandaviya stressed on identifying emergency hotspots by monitoring trends of influenza-like illness and severe acute …

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country and advised states to remain vigilant and prepare for effective management of the virus. During a virtual meeting with state health ministers, principal, and additional chief secretaries, Mandaviya emphasised the need to identify emergency hotspots through the monitoring of …

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases
1 year, 8 months ago

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday put all the frontline workers working in government as well as private hospitals on ‘alert mode’, while stepping up precautionary measures in light of a partial rise in COVID-19 cases in a few districts of the State. The State government issued the directions after a presentation regarding Communicable Disease Control and Dastak Abhiyan attended …

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level
1 year, 9 months ago

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level

The Hindu  

Concerned over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday wrote to the State to examine the situation of COVID-19 at the micro level and maintain focus on implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management. What is worrisome is the number of ICU admissions have “Hence, Bengaluru needs to be added to …

COVID-19: Karnataka government to hold high-level meeting amid rising 'coronavirus' cases
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Karnataka government to hold high-level meeting amid rising 'coronavirus' cases

India TV News  

Karnataka COVID cases: Considering the trend of rising corona cases in Karnataka state, Minister for Health Dr K Sudhakar has called for a high-level meeting on Monday in Bengaluru. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Minister Sudhakar stated, "Since last one week the cases of corona infections are on the rise. Karnataka has reported 95 fresh COVID cases and 79 new …

Bengal prepares six-point plan to tackle possible Covid surge
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengal prepares six-point plan to tackle possible Covid surge

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal government has identified hospitals where Covid-19 patients will be treated as part of a six-point plan to tackle any spike in infections, people aware of the matter said on Tuesday. “While on one hand samples are being sent for genome sequencing at regular intervals to detect the variants, hospitals have been identified in Kolkata and the districts …

Covid-19 precautions will be implemented in a phased manner: Karnataka CM Bommai
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19 precautions will be implemented in a phased manner: Karnataka CM Bommai

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that precautionary and preventive measures will be taken up and implemented in a phased manner to check the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic without affecting the economy. Talking to reporters in Suvarna Soudha on Monday, he said the state cabinet has discussed the Covid-19 pandemic and decided to discuss with Technical Advisory …

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here

India Today  

The Karnataka government has issued new guidelines on tackling Covid-19 infections in the state amid the global surge in cases. On Monday, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that preventive measures for Covid-19 will be implemented step-by-step across the state. “The current Covid situation was discussed at the cabinet meeting today, about the need to create awareness among the public …

Karnataka govt's key Covid meet tomorrow ahead of New Year celebrations
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka govt's key Covid meet tomorrow ahead of New Year celebrations

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said the government might release Covid-19 guidelines for New Year celebrations in the state on Monday. Karnataka govt's key Covid meet tomorrow ahead of New Year celebrations Speaking with the reporters on Sunday, Bommai said, “Keeping the international repercussions in mind, the guidelines will be decided at tomorrow's meeting, which will also be attended by …

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min
2 years ago

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min

News 18  

Air Suvidha form filling to declare current health status will be made compulsory for international passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also said that RT-PCR tests will be made mandatory for passengers arriving from these countries and if positive, they will be quarantined. Meanwhile, as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters New …

COVID-19: Karnataka CM says no need to panic, but follow safety norms
2 years ago

COVID-19: Karnataka CM says no need to panic, but follow safety norms

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday appealed to the people not to panic but exercise caution, amid rise in COVID-19 cases in certain countries and said his government has taken adequate measures to manage the situation. COVID-19: Karnataka CM says no need to panic, but follow safety norms Speaking to reporters here, Bommai said, “We will continuously monitor the …

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations
2 years ago

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations

Live Mint  

Covid-19 situation in China has become a source of concern for the world, with researchers predicting a rise in death toll to millions amid fears that new mutants could emerge as a new wave of infections quickly spreads throughout the vast country. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will also hold a meeting with the health ministers of states and Union …

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya holds meeting with state health ministers, advises them to be alert & prepared
2 years ago

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya holds meeting with state health ministers, advises them to be alert & prepared

India TV News  

COVID-19 UPDATE: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a virtual meeting with health ministers of states and Union territories over rising COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world. PM Modi COVID review meet : As China and some other countries witness a surge in Covid cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency, called for strict vigil …

Karnataka to send sampales of COVID positive cases for genomes sequencing: Minister
2 years ago

Karnataka to send sampales of COVID positive cases for genomes sequencing: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: In the backdrop of surge in COVID cases in some countries, the Karnataka government has decided to send Covid-positive cases for genomic sequencing and also focus on booster dose vaccination. “In the wake of new variants being found in some countries, the Union Health Ministry has directed states to send samples of new Covid cases for genomic sequencing. We …

577 private hospitals in Karnataka get notices over extra cost collected from COVID patients
2 years, 4 months ago

577 private hospitals in Karnataka get notices over extra cost collected from COVID patients

The Hindu  

Notices have been issued to 577 private hospitals by the Health Department following complaints that they received money from the government while collecting extra amount from COVID-19 patients. Under the Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka scheme, steps were taken to treat COVID-19 patients in private hospitals on referral basis. But some private hospitals, besides collecting the amount from the patients, also got …

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases

ABP News  

New Delhi: Karnataka government on Tuesday issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines for educational institutions, offices and apartments as the state sees a rise in cases. Hence the Technical Advisoty Committee, which is appointed by the state government recommended the health department issue fresh SOPs to contain the Covid-19 cases. In the guidelines, the health department stated that in an apartment if …

NDMC Sets Up Separate Registration Counters for Suspected Covid Patients at Health Facilities
2 years, 7 months ago

NDMC Sets Up Separate Registration Counters for Suspected Covid Patients at Health Facilities

News 18  

Amid a spike in cases of COVID-19 in Delhi, north corporation has taken a slew of measures to contain the spread of infection, including setting up separate registration counters for suspected coronavirus patients at its health facilities, officials said on Wednesday. In a statement, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation also said it is “all set to provide one month’s advance …

Karnataka will increase testing, vaccination: Bommai tells PM amid Covid fear
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka will increase testing, vaccination: Bommai tells PM amid Covid fear

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that the Covid-19 situation in the state is under control. Bommai also mentioned that the Karnataka government is going to enhancing vaccination drive, increase testing, and enforce appropriate behavior at public places. Highlighting the special attention being given to Bengaluru, where there is slight increase in cases, the Chief Minister said testing …

Karnataka issues fresh Covid guidelines, makes masks, social distancing mandatory
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka issues fresh Covid guidelines, makes masks, social distancing mandatory

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced various measures to contain the spread of Covid infection in the state. The state will also implement telemonitoring of passengers arriving from Japan, Thailand and other countries which are witnessing a rise in Covid cases. READ | Covid cases in India double in a week but no major spike in fatalities According to new …

Karnataka CM Bommai to review COVID situation in the state today
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai to review COVID situation in the state today

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Ahead of the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will hold a meeting to review the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the state on Monday at 12.30 pm. On Sunday, Bommai said that the state government will bring guidelines after a video conference meeting with PM Modi on Wednesday. In view of increasing COVID-19 cases …

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to states, UTs over surge in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 8 months ago

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to states, UTs over surge in COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

The ministry advised ensuring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible populations including the primary vaccination as well administration of precaution doses New Delhi: Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Tuesday wrote to the governments of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Mizoram over the increasing positivity rate and cases and urged States, Union …

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya chairs meeting with key experts on 'XE' variant, directs officials to boost surveillance
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya chairs meeting with key experts on 'XE' variant, directs officials to boost surveillance

Firstpost  

Mansukh Mandaviya instructed officials on the medical infrastructure and resources front to constantly review the availability of essential drugs and medicines required for COVID-19 treatment New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday chaired a review meeting regarding the COVID-19 strain – ‘XE variant’ – and directed the officials to boost the ongoing monitoring and surveillance in the country. …

Basavaraj Bommai to hold meeting on COVID restrictions today
2 years, 10 months ago

Basavaraj Bommai to hold meeting on COVID restrictions today

India TV News  

Highlights CM Basavaraj Bommai will chair an expert committee meeting on Saturday He'll take a final call today on lifting of Covid restrictions in Karnataka Karnataka logged 31,198 new Covid cases against 71,092 discharges on Friday Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will on Saturday chair an expert committee meeting to take a final call on lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in Karnataka. …

Mansukh Mandaviya to hold review meeting with southern states, UTs over COVID situation today
2 years, 10 months ago

Mansukh Mandaviya to hold review meeting with southern states, UTs over COVID situation today

India TV News  

Highlights Health Min will chair high-level virtual meeting with health ministers of Southern states', UTs He'll review COVID situation as well as response measures being taken in context of Omicron variant The meeting will also be attended by some senior health officials on Jan 28 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a high-level virtual meeting with the health ministers …

Karnataka Records 48,049 New Covid-19 Cases, 29,068 from Bengaluru Alone
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka Records 48,049 New Covid-19 Cases, 29,068 from Bengaluru Alone

News 18  

Continuing to register a surge in cases, Karnataka on Friday logged 48,049 new cases of COVID-19, and 22 fatalities, taking the tally to 34,25,002 and the death toll to 38,537. India added 3,47,254 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,85,66,027 which includes 9,692 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data …

DCs to decide on closure of schools, colleges based on current Covid-19 situation: Karnataka CM
2 years, 11 months ago

DCs to decide on closure of schools, colleges based on current Covid-19 situation: Karnataka CM

India Today  

Karnataka witnessed a rise in the cases of Covid-19, and to curb the spread of disease the state government has left the decision with the DCs of the respective districts for the same. In a meeting, Karnataka’s Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai ordered district collectors to take decisions on schools, depending on the current situation prevailing in the state. Karnataka CM …

Hospitalisations may rise as COVID crisis \'evolving\': Government
2 years, 11 months ago

Hospitalisations may rise as COVID crisis \'evolving\': Government

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the daily count of Covid-19 infections rocketed to 179,723 across the country, nearly an eight-fold rise in a week, the Union health ministry on Monday warned the states and Union territories that the situation was “dynamic and evolving” and that the need for hospitalisation may change rapidly. While the hospitalisation of active cases in the ongoing Covid-19 …

Centre advises states, UTs to monitor COVID situation; says '5-10 pc of active cases need hospitalisation'
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre advises states, UTs to monitor COVID situation; says '5-10 pc of active cases need hospitalisation'

India TV News  

Highlights The situation is dynamic and evolving, the Centre has said Rise in COVID cases appears to be driven by Omicron variant, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said It is important to conserve healthcare workers by initiating staggering, the Centre has said Five to ten per cent of the active COVID-19 cases needed hospitalisation in the present surge, said Union Health …

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai reviews Covid situation, extends curbs till Jan end
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai reviews Covid situation, extends curbs till Jan end

India Today  

In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases, the Karnataka government decided to extend guidelines till the end of the month. The decision was taken after Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the Covid situation via video conferencing in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, district collectors and the Superintendent of Police have been ordered to strictly enforce Covid …

Health minister Mandaviya to chair Covid-19 review meeting with 5 states, 1 UT today
2 years, 11 months ago

Health minister Mandaviya to chair Covid-19 review meeting with 5 states, 1 UT today

Hindustan Times  

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya will on Monday chair a meeting to review the coronavirus disease situation in five states and one Union territory, news agency PTI reported. It comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the pandemic situation across the country on Sunday that has been worsening due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19. According to …

Delhi govt asks private hospitals to step up Covid measures in ICUs, wards
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi govt asks private hospitals to step up Covid measures in ICUs, wards

Live Mint  

Amid rising cases of the novel coronavirus in Delhi, the government has directed private hospitals in the national capital to ensure that healthcare workers treating non-Covid patients, especially in Intensive Care Units, should maintain Covid appropriate behavior. The private hospital authorities should also ensure that all healthcare workers in the hospital should be completely vaccinated as mentioned in the guidelines …

Karnataka to give boosters to people above 65, frontline workers from January 10
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka to give boosters to people above 65, frontline workers from January 10

India Today  

Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar confirmed on Friday, January 7, that booster shots against Covid will be provided to people above 65 and frontline workers. After meeting officials on Friday, Dr K Sudhakar said, “We've given some responsibilities to certain officials to manage the Covid situation. These officials have handled the previous two Covid waves.” Karnataka reported that between …

West Bengal to increase Covid curbs, RT-PCR must for interstate movement
2 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal to increase Covid curbs, RT-PCR must for interstate movement

Live Mint  

Amid rising Covid cases the West Bengal government on Thursday announced that RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for interstate border movement, news agency ANI reported. The Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also said that the next fifteen days are crucial and that the state would further increase restrictions depending on the Covid situation in the state. “RT-PCR must for interstate …

Keep hospital beds, ICUs ready within 10 days, says Naveen Patnaik
2 years, 11 months ago

Keep hospital beds, ICUs ready within 10 days, says Naveen Patnaik

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday gave 10 days to both private and government hospitals to keep beds and intensive care units ready at par with the health infrastructure created during the peak of the second COVID wave in the State. Mr. Patnaik held a high-level meeting on COVID-19 preparedness on a day when the State registered a 60% …

Amid COVID-19 spike, Centre to hold webinars for states and UTs on clinical case management
2 years, 11 months ago

Amid COVID-19 spike, Centre to hold webinars for states and UTs on clinical case management

Firstpost  

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has requested all state-level Centres of Excellence and doctors in public and private district-level COVID-19 health facilities along with CDMOs and in-charges of COVID-19 treatment facilities to attend these webinars New Delhi: In view of the rise in coronavirus infections and its Omicron variant, the Centre has decided to hold a series of webinars from …

Karnataka reports 1,187 Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths in 24 hours. Details here
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka reports 1,187 Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths in 24 hours. Details here

Live Mint  

Karnataka today reported 1,187 Covid-19 cases and six deaths, while 275 people were discharged from hospitals, taking the total number of recoveries to 29,60,890. A majority of Covid-19 cases were reported from Bengaluru Urban, which contributed 923 Covid-19 infections and three deaths. The Karnataka government is mulling 'tough rules' to arrest the spread of Covid-19 as daily infections are starting …

Karnataka to impose tougher Covid curbs? Minister answers as cases surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka to impose tougher Covid curbs? Minister answers as cases surge

Live Mint  

The Karnataka government is mulling 'tough rules' to arrest the spread of Covid-19 as daily infections are starting to spike, said state revenue minister R Ashoka on Saturday. "We will convene a meeting and announce some tough rules before 7 January when the night curfew will be lifted," the minister said. Further elaborating on this, Ashoka said a government panel …

Set up makeshift hospitals: Centre to states as Covid cases surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Set up makeshift hospitals: Centre to states as Covid cases surge

Hindustan Times  

With India witnessing a continuous rise in Covid-19 cases in the past 70 days, the Centre on Saturday advised states to start setting up makeshift hospitals to increase availability of beds, and create special teams to monitor home isolation cases. “To address a potential surge in cases and ensure preparedness, states are advised to initiate creation of field/makeshift hospitals to …

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