'It Will Be Counterproductive" Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Direction To Form An Expert Committee To Monitor Govt.Actions On COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

'It Will Be Counterproductive" Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Direction To Form An Expert Committee To Monitor Govt.Actions On COVID-19

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday disposed off a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to constitute an expert committee at State Level, headed by a Sitting Judge or a retired Judge of the high court and consisting of chosen eminent scientists and experts from ISRO, DRDO, Director, Disease Control Institute, Bengaluru etc, to deal with the issue of COVID-19. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice S Vishwajith Shetty while disposing of the petition filed by A - FOCUS Advocates Forum For Constructive Social Work, said; "Constituting a Committee headed by a Sitting Judge or a retired Judge of the Court to monitor the activities of research carried out by the State and Central Government as suggested by the petitioner will be counter productive as it will interfere with the steps which are being regularly taken by both the State Government and the Central Government to deal with the issue of COVID-19." The petitioner an organisation formed by members of the Bar, sought directions to the respondents to call for status reports of funding, personnel, research title, duration of funding, research achieved, papers published from the Research Institutes which are being supported by the State Government, Union of India and various Departments of both the Governments. It also sought to establish, maintain and monitor additional Laboratories at the cost of both the Central Government and the State Government out of their respective contingency funds.

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Karnataka govt orders SIT probe into COVID ‘mismanagement’ during previous BJP rule, implicating former CM Yediyurappa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt orders SIT probe into COVID ‘mismanagement’ during previous BJP rule, implicating former CM Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government ordered to form a Special Investigation Team to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic by the previous BJP government in the state. Minister Patil hit out at the BJP and alleged that the previous government "behaved inhumanely." Previous govt was indulging in cheating people, corruption, documents were missing, misleading accounts, didn't allow PSI committee to work, …

COVID-19 scam: Karnataka cabinet decides to set up SIT for probing irregularities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

COVID-19 scam: Karnataka cabinet decides to set up SIT for probing irregularities

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to constitute a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment and medicines during COVID19 pandemic when the BJP was in power in the state, based on the interim report submitted by Justice Michael D’Cunha Commission. '“After examining the interim report submitted by Justice Michael D’Cunha, the state cabinet …

More irregularities found in Covid-19 fund use in Karnataka during BJP rule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

More irregularities found in Covid-19 fund use in Karnataka during BJP rule

India Today  

Fresh details about the misappropriation of Covid-19 funds allotted for Karnataka have come to light. A staggering Rs 7.03 crore, earmarked for publicity, was allegedly redirected improperly, and an additional Rs 8.85 lakh was paid to an organisation called “Chukki Talkies” without clear justification. The health department could not produce records for Rs 5 crore in spending, reportedly allocated under …

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot tests positive for Covid-19
1 year ago

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot tests positive for Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday in Bengaluru, informed his office. Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot tests positive for Covid-19 In an announcement, the office of Karnataka Governor said, “Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka has tested positive for Corona. The scheduled programmes/appointments stand cancelled till further intimation.” On Monday, Karnataka recorded 279 new Covid-19 cases. Of …

Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for patients with respiratory illnesses
1 year 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 …

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 …

West Bengal: Three persons, including six-month-old baby, test positive for COVID-19
1 year ago

West Bengal: Three persons, including six-month-old baby, test positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Three people, including a six-month-old baby tested positive for COVID-19 in West Bengal, officials said on Friday. "These were suffering from high fever, cough and cold and underwent RT-PCR and tested positive for COVID-19," the officer of the private hospital said. A senior official of the West Bengal Health Department said that they were keeping a tab on the matter. …

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
1 year ago

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, …

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
1 year ago

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, “As of now there …

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources
1 year ago

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources

India TV News  

COVID-19 India update: There is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 mandatory at airports for travellers, Union health ministry sources said today, amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in India. Corona infections: India on Thursday recorded 594 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases increased to 2,669 from 2,311 the previous day, according to …

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 …

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge
1 year ago

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge

Firstpost  

The central government has asked states to maintain constant vigil over the Covid situation and report and monitor district-wise SARI and ILI cases on a regular basis The Centre on Monday issued advisory to states in view of a recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and detection of first case of JN.1 variant in India. Centre issues advisory to States in …

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
1 year ago

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry has asked all States to maintain constant vigil over the COVID-19 situation in the country in view of the upcoming festive season and recent surge in cases in some parts of the country. The Health Ministry has in its letter noted that considering the upcoming festive season, States are advised to put in place requisite public …

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka
1 year ago

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka

The Hindu  

In the wake of COVID-19 scare in Kerala following the detection of a sub-variant, the Karnataka government has made wearing of masks mandatory in public places for people above 60 years, those with comorbidities like heart and kidney disease, and those with COVID-19 like symptoms of cold and cough, as a precautionary measure to combat the infection. Minister for Health …

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 …

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation
1 year ago

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the light of a rise in fresh cases in neighbouring Kerala. Senior doctors of major government hospitals in the city said there were no COVID-19 cases at the institutions. Suresh Kumar, consultant, Infectious Diseases, Apollo Hospitals said, “Six months ago, there were nil COVID-19 cases. Elderly persons with co-morbidities are requiring intensive …

Continue COVID-19 testing to check emergence of new virus variants: WHO chief
1 year, 4 months ago

Continue COVID-19 testing to check emergence of new virus variants: WHO chief

The Hindu  

Warning that many countries aren’t testing enough and that new SARS-CoV-2 virus variants may emerge, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, on Wednesday said that testing and being vigilant is vital in continuing the fight against COVID-19. “While COVID is now behind us and India did its best during the time, we can expect new and more …

No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department
1 year, 6 months ago

No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state health department has stopped issuing the daily Covid-19 bulletin for over three weeks now, following a May 5 declaration by the World Health Organisation that Covid-19 was not more a global health emergency. The last bulletin was on May 19, when there were 24 active cases, 13 recovered cases and a recovery rate of 99.5 per cent, …

Covid-19: Karnataka records two deaths, positivity rate at 7.5%
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Karnataka records two deaths, positivity rate at 7.5%

Hindustan Times  

As Covid-19 cases continued to spike in the country, southern state Karnataka saw a positivity rate of 7.47 per cent on Monday, compared to the 2.92 per cent recorded the day before. READ | India logs 5,676 new Covid cases, active infections cross 37,000-mark Karnataka's capital Bengaluru continued to record a surge in fresh infections, recording 120 new cases compared …

Bihar will buy Covid vaccines in absence of supply from Centre: CM Nitish
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar will buy Covid vaccines in absence of supply from Centre: CM Nitish

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar said the state government would buy vaccines against coronavirus on its own to continue inoculating its people as Centre is not providing them to the state, as per a communique from the chief minister’s office on Monday. The communique, however, was silent on the state’s unmet demand for Covid-19 vaccines, how it would buy them …

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection
1 year, 9 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 …

In ‘high-priority’ directive, U.P. govt asks officials to screen int’l passengers at all airports
1 year, 9 months ago

In ‘high-priority’ directive, U.P. govt asks officials to screen int’l passengers at all airports

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19 cases across the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a ‘high-priority’ directive instructing concerned officials to ensure that international passengers are screened at all airports. “Private and government labs should send all positive Covid samples to the microbiology department at KGMU for whole genome sequencing,” said the directive. The …

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks
1 year, 9 months ago

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP health minister Vidadala Rajini on Friday disclosed that during the past two weeks, medical authorities have tested 15,096 people and found 267 of them with symptoms of Covid-19. Participating in a country-wide video conference with union health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, along with ministers of other states, Rajini underlined that Chief Minister Y.S. Dr Mandaviya held a video …

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks
1 year, 9 months ago

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP health minister Vidadala Rajini on Friday disclosed that during past two weeks, medical authorities have tested 15,096 people and found 267 of them with symptoms of Covid-19. Participating in a country-wide video conference with union health minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with ministers of other states, Rajini underlined that Chief Minister Y.S. Dr. Mandaviya had held a video …

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills
1 year, 9 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 …

U.P. Minister tests positive for COVID-19
1 year, 9 months ago

U.P. Minister tests positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi tested positive for COVID-19 on April 4, amid a gradual rise of cases across the State. The number of infected cases increased to 640 in Uttar Pradesh, as per latest available figures till Tuesday. government put all the frontline workers employed in State government as well as private hospitals on ‘alert mode’, while …

Violation Of COVID Norms: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Workers Of Campus Front Of India
1 year, 9 months ago

Violation Of COVID Norms: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Workers Of Campus Front Of India

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings initiated last year against workers of now-banned Campus Front of India for holding a meeting and gathering people at Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Bhavan, Bagalokot, when the authorities had prohibited such meetings on account of third wave of COVID-19. Justice J M Khazi sitting at Dharwad bench allowed the petition filed by Khadar Basha and others …

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases
1 year, 9 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 …

Health ministry directs states to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing
1 year, 9 months ago

Health ministry directs states to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: With the spike in Covid and influenza cases across the country, the Central government has directed all the states and union territories to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing as a declining trend has been noticed in some states. In a joint advisory issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research and health ministry, “ln the past several …

COVID-19 tests down, need to be scaled up, says government
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19 tests down, need to be scaled up, says government

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry on Saturday warned that at a time when the country was registering a sustained increase in the trajectory of COVID-19 cases in some States, COVID-19 testing had declined. In its advisory, the Ministry said that testing at the level of districts and blocks also varied, with some States heavily relying on the less sensitive rapid antigen tests. …

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, 10 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 …

Covid-19: This state approves pricing of RTPCR, Antigen tests in private centres
2 years ago

Covid-19: This state approves pricing of RTPCR, Antigen tests in private centres

Live Mint  

The Uttar Pradesh government on 29 December approved the cost of Covid-19 tests, including the Antigen, and RTPCR tests in private centres in the state. Earlier on Thursday, Union Health Ministry said that all international passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests before departure and upload …

Covid-19: Concerns raised over low testing in Telangana
2 years ago

Covid-19: Concerns raised over low testing in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The health department’s data show that all districts were reporting almost no Covid cases, except those in Hyderabad and its urban surroundings. President of Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association, Dr K. Mahesh Kumar, said even when Covid was at its peak, the state government had not revealed the correct data on number of infections and deaths, and so it was …

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources
2 years ago

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources

The Hindu  

The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on December 28 citing the pattern of previous outbreaks. The sources said filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, …

India to make negative Covid test mandatory for passengers from China: Report
2 years ago

India to make negative Covid test mandatory for passengers from China: Report

Live Mint  

The Indian government is likely to mandate a negative RT-PCR test for all passengers arriving from China, which is facing a massive surge in Covid cases, a person familiar with the matter told news agency PTI. The official said that filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international …

Tamil Nadu: Mother-Child Duo Tests Positive For Covid-19 In Madurai After Returning From China
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu: Mother-Child Duo Tests Positive For Covid-19 In Madurai After Returning From China

ABP News  

With spurt in Covid-19 cases in many countries including neighbouring China, the Centre has recently issued fresh guidelines to tighten the surveillance across the cities and airports across the country. However, a woman and her six-year-old daughter, who returned from China via Colombo, tested positive for Covid-19 at the Madurai airport in Tamil Nadu, a senior health official said on …

Covid-19 precautions will be implemented in a phased manner: Karnataka CM Bommai
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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-19 | RT-PCR tests made mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
2 years ago

COVID-19 | RT-PCR tests made mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand

The Hindu  

International travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and South Korea will have to bring RT-PCR test reports when they travel to India, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya announced on December 24, 2022. The focus of the drill will be to ensure adequate bed capacities including oxygen supported isolation beds and ventilator supported beds, availability of …

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 …

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