Karnataka High Court Refuses To Interfere With State Government Order Allowing Only Students, Teachers, Staff With One Dose Of Vaccine To Attend Colleges
3 years ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Interfere With State Government Order Allowing Only Students, Teachers, Staff With One Dose Of Vaccine To Attend Colleges

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Saturday refused to interfere with the government order, permitting only those students, teachers and staff members who have been vaccinated to attend colleges. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum while disposing off a petition filed challenging the government order dated July 16, said, "We are of the considered view that no students, teacher or staff who has not received vaccination be permitted to attend the colleges where the students gather in large number and risk them. As such no direction can be issued to permit such students, teachers or other staff who have not received at least one dose of covid-19 vaccine to attend the colleges." During the hearing of the petition filed by Dr Srinivasa B Kakkilaya, the counsel for the petition said, "All those students who have medical issues may not be compelled to undergo vaccination and be permitted to attend the colleges."

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Karnataka Health Department serves notice to private law college for spreading false rumours about Covishield vaccine
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Health Department serves notice to private law college for spreading false rumours about Covishield vaccine

The Hindu  

The Department of Health and Family Welfare has served a notice to Sri Siddaramaiah Law College, Chickballapur, for allegedly spreading false rumours that people who have been vaccinated with Covishield vaccine suffer from cardiac arrests. The college allegedly claimed that the Health Department said that blood clots and sudden heart attacks are causing deaths as a result of Covishield vaccination …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary
1 year ago

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government will, if necessary, restart COVID-19 vaccination that has almost come to a standstill in the last eight months. Asserting that Karnataka will not wait for Central supplies of vaccine, the Chief Minister said, “If necessary, we will take up a vaccination drive to immunise those who are still unvaccinated so that they are protected from severe disease. …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

Telangana Govt restocks Covid-19 vaccine, but beneficiaries a no-show
1 year, 8 months ago

Telangana Govt restocks Covid-19 vaccine, but beneficiaries a no-show

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Despite a recent resurgence in the number of Covid-19 cases, there are hardly any takers for the booster dose even a week after the state government stocked primary health centres and urban PHCs with doses of Corbevax which is manufactured by the city-based Biological E. That state does not have Covishield or Covaxin with it. Vaccination counters and testing …

Violation Of COVID Norms: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Workers Of Campus Front Of India
1 year, 8 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Christian Teacher’s Plea Against Mandatory Covid Shot, Alleged Covishield Trials on Foetuses Dismissed
2 years ago

Christian Teacher’s Plea Against Mandatory Covid Shot, Alleged Covishield Trials on Foetuses Dismissed

News 18  

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a writ petition moved by a Christian teacher against a school’s demand for mandatory Covid-19 vaccination. “It would also not be out of place to point out that a writ court is not vested with the jurisdiction or the expertise to assess a large body of scientific evidence – even if produced – to …

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Against Discrimination Based On Covid-19 Vaccination Status
2 years, 4 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Against Discrimination Based On Covid-19 Vaccination Status

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has recently dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the state government's order restricting access to indoor sports, gyms, restaurants and other public places to people who have received at least one vaccination dose against Covid-19. A division bench of Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Shubha Mehta dismissed the petition after the Advocate General informed the …

Centre asks TS to step up Covid control measures
2 years, 4 months ago

Centre asks TS to step up Covid control measures

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Union health secretary has written to the Telangana state government, asking it to take a slew of measures to prevent the spread of Covid including conducting adequate testing, keeping an eye on districts reporting higher cases, carrying out genome sequencing, increasing pace of vaccination etc, especially in light of the upcoming festivals. The letter written by Union health …

Will Bengal schools, colleges be shut over rising Covid-19 cases? Here's what govt says
2 years, 5 months ago

Will Bengal schools, colleges be shut over rising Covid-19 cases? Here's what govt says

India TV News  

Highlights West Bengal schools and colleges will not be shut immediately amid rising Covid-19 cases The education minister said a decision on this will be taken on the advice of the Health Department West Bengal reported 2,950 new COVID-19 cases on Friday with a positivity rate of 16.92 per cent West Bengal schools and colleges will not be shut immediately …

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 …

Karnataka High Court Stays Case Against Congress Leaders Over Mekedatu Padyatra Amid Covid Restrictions
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Case Against Congress Leaders Over Mekedatu Padyatra Amid Covid Restrictions

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed further proceedings till the next date of hearing, in a case registered under the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020 and other sections of the Indian Penal Code, against President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, DK Shivakumar, Leader of Opposition in the State, Siddaramaiah and other members, for carrying out a padyatra in January, …

Covid-19 On The Rise: Madras High Court Issues Preventive Directions
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 On The Rise: Madras High Court Issues Preventive Directions

Live Law  

Amid rising covid cases in the State, Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari of the Madras High Court has issued directions to be followed by Advocates and others while appearing in courts.These preventive directions are as follows:1. Advocates, parties appearing in person, Advocates' Clerks, Officers, and Staff members shall strictly adhere to the COVID-19 protocols, such as wearing face. Amid rising …

Bengaluru: 31 school students test Covid positive, fresh cases inch closer to 600-mark
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru: 31 school students test Covid positive, fresh cases inch closer to 600-mark

India TV News  

Highlights At least 31 students tested positive for Covid 19 in Bengaluru. Covid 19 Bengaluru: At least 31 students tested positive for Covid 19 and the number of new Covid cases rose to 582 in the last 24 hours in Karnataka's Bengaluru city. Twenty-one students of the New Standard English School studying in Class 6, and 10 students of MES …

'Don't Go By WhatsApp University': Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Alleging Forced Vaccination Of Children
2 years, 7 months ago

'Don't Go By WhatsApp University': Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Alleging Forced Vaccination Of Children

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation petition that sought to prevent alleged forced vaccination of children across the State finding that the petitioner had moved the Court based on information received through social media.A Division Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Sophy Thomas dismissed the plea with interesting comments. The Kerala High …

No one can be forced to get vaccinated, rules Supreme Court amid Covid surge
2 years, 7 months ago

No one can be forced to get vaccinated, rules Supreme Court amid Covid surge

India Today  

In an important ruling, the Supreme Court made it clear that no individual can be forced to take any vaccination, but stated that the government can impose some restrictions in the interest of the community. A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai delivered the judgement on the plea challenging mandatory Covid-19 vaccine mandates as unconstitutional, saying, …

No restrictions on unvaccinated individuals; no one can be forced to take jab: Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

No restrictions on unvaccinated individuals; no one can be forced to take jab: Supreme Court

India TV News  

Highlights The current COVID-19 vaccine policy cannot be said to be manifestly arbitrary and unreasonable Unvaccinated individuals cannot be denied public access, till numbers are low The apex court also directed the Union of India to publish reports on adverse events of vaccines The Supreme Court on Monday said that no person can be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19 …

Karnataka COVID-19 vaccination guidelines as of April 28, 2022: BBMP says…
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka COVID-19 vaccination guidelines as of April 28, 2022: BBMP says…

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka is seemingly gearing up to reinstate a few restrictions in place and speed up last-minute vaccinations to the remaining population in preparation for a possible fourth wave of the pandemic in June, as a steady increase in daily new infections of the coronavirus are recorded. A press note dated April 27 by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike chief Gaurav …

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 …

COVID 4th wave may peak after June: Karnataka Health Minister
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID 4th wave may peak after June: Karnataka Health Minister

India TV News  

Highlights Experts have predicted that the COVID-19 fourth wave may peak after June Karnataka Health Minister said prevalent variants of the virus is said to be Omicron's sublineages Cases are very less compared to other states, the minister said COVID 4th Wave in India News: Experts have predicted that the COVID-19 fourth wave may peak after June and have its …

Covid XE variant: Karnataka government to screen travelers from 8 countries
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid XE variant: Karnataka government to screen travelers from 8 countries

Hindustan Times  

Following the discovery of India's first case of the new XE coronavirus in Mumbai, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar stated that the state is considering imposing new measures for international visitors entering the state. According to the minister, who spoke after meeting with the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee on Monday, April 11, these rules will apply to visitors from eight …

Covid-19: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Report On Policy For Vaccination Of Children Below 12 Yrs
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Report On Policy For Vaccination Of Children Below 12 Yrs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre to file a report indicating the steps taken by it for vaccination of children below the age of 12 years, against Covid-19.The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla directed the Centre to file its response before the next date of hearing, May 12.The direction was …

Karnataka universities urged to defer degree exams by one month considering Covid-19
2 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka universities urged to defer degree exams by one month considering Covid-19

India Today  

The vice chancellors of universities in Karnataka have been requested by the Karnataka government to consider postponing the semester examinations of degree courses by a month in view of the third Covid-19 wave. All university VCs asked to make a decision Department of Higher Education Additional Chief Secretary G Kumar Naik said in a press release on Wednesday that the …

Decline In Covid Cases: Madras High Court & Its Subordinate Courts To Function In Hybrid Mode From February 7
2 years, 10 months ago

Decline In Covid Cases: Madras High Court & Its Subordinate Courts To Function In Hybrid Mode From February 7

Live Law  

In a notification issued by the Registrar General of Madras High Court dated 4th February, the Acting Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari has directed that the Principal Seat at Madras and the Madurai Bench should resume Hybrid mode of functioning from February 7. The notification comes in light of the declining number of Omicron variant/ Covid 19 cases in Tamil …

Karnataka eases Covid-19 curbs for theatres, gyms as fresh cases dip | Check details
2 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka eases Covid-19 curbs for theatres, gyms as fresh cases dip | Check details

India TV News  

Highlights Karnataka govt decided to allow theatres, gyms, yoga centres, swimming pools. Further relaxing COVID-19 curbs, the Karnataka government on Friday decided to allow theatres, gyms, yoga centres and swimming pools in the state to operate at full capacity. "Certain curbs like- theatres, gyms, yoga centres, swimming pools among others to operate with 50 per cent capacity had continued. With …

COVID Booster Dose: Gauhati HC Judges, Subordinate Courts' Judicial Officers, Lawyers In Assam To Be Considered As Front Line Workers
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID Booster Dose: Gauhati HC Judges, Subordinate Courts' Judicial Officers, Lawyers In Assam To Be Considered As Front Line Workers

Live Law  

The Government of Assam has issued a notification informing that all the judges, judicial officers, other Officers and staff of Gauhati High Court and Subordinate Courts in the state of Assam, including the lawyers appearing in various courts and all Officers and Staff of different prisons in the state of Assam, shall be considered as Front Line Workers for the …

Approach High Courts Against Vaccine Mandates Of States : Supreme Court Suggests To Petitioner
2 years, 10 months ago

Approach High Courts Against Vaccine Mandates Of States : Supreme Court Suggests To Petitioner

Live Law  

On Monday, the Supreme Court expressed concern that it might not be able to decide specific cases of vaccine mandates imposed by the State Governments and other authorities and the same can be taken up by the respective High Courts. Later, the Petitioner, Dr. Jacob Puliyel, had filed an application assailing specific vaccine mandates imposed by State Governments of Madhya …

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. …

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges COVID Vaccine Mandates Of Delhi, MP, TN & Maharashtra
2 years, 11 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges COVID Vaccine Mandates Of Delhi, MP, TN & Maharashtra

Live Law  

A plea has been moved before the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to strike down as unconstitutional the vaccine mandates issued by the various States, specifically by the Governments of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.The application has been filed by Dr Jacob Puliyel, a former member of the National Technical Advisory Group of Immunization, seeking. A plea …

Kerala schools shut for physical classes up to Class 9 till Jan 21
2 years, 11 months ago

Kerala schools shut for physical classes up to Class 9 till Jan 21

India Today  

Considering the increase in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Kerala government on Friday announced the suspension of physical classes of school students up to Class 9 till January 21, 2022. Details of school closure As per the decisions taken in the high-level meeting, schools will only be closed for classes up to Class 9 and students of Classes 10 …

At Home COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Jabs For Senior Citizens: Uttarakhand High Court Directs State
2 years, 11 months ago

At Home COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Jabs For Senior Citizens: Uttarakhand High Court Directs State

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State to give the option to senior citizens to be jabbed with the booster doses of COVID-19 vaccination in their homes. The development ensued in an ongoing batch of PILs related to the COVID-19 situation in the State, where an application was moved through Advocate Shiv Bhatt seeking to postpone the upcoming assembly …

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 …

COVID: Karnataka HC issues notice to Congress for conducting 'Mekedatu Padayatra', seeks reply on Jan 14
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID: Karnataka HC issues notice to Congress for conducting 'Mekedatu Padayatra', seeks reply on Jan 14

India TV News  

A notice has been issued to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee by the High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday for conducting 'Mekedatu padayatra' amid COVID-19 fear situation in the state. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Suraj Govindaraj while hearing a Public interest litigation filed by advocate Nagendra Prasad, has directed the political party to also …

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 …

Rising Covid Cases: Karnataka HC Issues Notification On Functioning Of Trial Courts In Bengaluru District
2 years, 11 months ago

Rising Covid Cases: Karnataka HC Issues Notification On Functioning Of Trial Courts In Bengaluru District

Live Law  

In view of large number of Covid-19 positive cases reported everyday in Bengaluru, the functioning of the all the District and Trial Courts of Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural District Courts will be restricted from January 5, till further orders. As per the notification issued by the Karnataka High Court, the following restrictions are made applicable: 1) Courts shall take-up …

Covid curbs in Karnataka: Here’s what Bommai said on possibility of lockdown
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid curbs in Karnataka: Here’s what Bommai said on possibility of lockdown

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday urged people of the state to cooperate with the state in containing the spread of the contagious virus. "These measures will cause trouble to the travellers but we are doing it keeping in view the public health of people of Karnataka, especially Belagavi," Bommai said. Elaborating further on the measures taken to contain …

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 …

Delhi, Mumbai See Huge Spike in Daily Cases; Punjab Bans Entry of Unvaccinated in Public Places from Jan 15
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi, Mumbai See Huge Spike in Daily Cases; Punjab Bans Entry of Unvaccinated in Public Places from Jan 15

News 18  

Delhi on Tuesday reported 496 Covid-19 cases, its highest single-day rise since June 4. An expert panel of the country’s central drug authority has recommended granting emergency use authorisation to Serum Institute of India’s COVID-19 vaccine Covovax and Biological E’s vaccine Corbevax with certain conditions, official sources said on Monday. The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 of the Central Drugs …

As COVID cases rise, govt gives nod to two more vaccines, anti-viral pill
2 years, 11 months ago

As COVID cases rise, govt gives nod to two more vaccines, anti-viral pill

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Expanding India’s vaccine basket, the Central Drug Authority has approved the Serum Institute of India’s Covid-19 vaccine Covovax, Biological E’s jab Corbevax and anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir for restricted use in emergency situations. The announcement by Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday came a day after the Subject Expert Committee on Covid-19 of the Central Drugs Standard Control …

Bengaluru: Garuda Mall slapped with fine of Rs 20,000 for flouting Covid-19 norms
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengaluru: Garuda Mall slapped with fine of Rs 20,000 for flouting Covid-19 norms

India Today  

For not enforcing Covid-19 appropriate behaviour on its premises, Garuda Mall in Bengaluru has been slapped with a fine of Rs 20,000 by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. We plan on issuing much heavier fines in the future if malls are found not checking vaccination certificates and ensuring if proper protocols are followed,” The New Indian Express quoted BBMP Chief …

Omicron Variant Updates: 'No vaccine, no entry' order issued in Ahmednagar
3 years ago

Omicron Variant Updates: 'No vaccine, no entry' order issued in Ahmednagar

India TV News  

The Ahmednagar district administration on Friday issued a 'no vaccine, no entry' order covering various areas, including private establishments, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, auditoriums, marriage halls, agriculture markets as well as events. The order, issued by Collector Rajendra Bhosale, will start from Saturday and it has been made mandatory for people visiting these places to have at least one …

Both Covid-19 doses must for access to public places from Jan 1: Haryana govt
3 years ago

Both Covid-19 doses must for access to public places from Jan 1: Haryana govt

Hindustan Times  

Only fully vaccinated adults will be allowed access to public spaces like shopping malls, restaurants and cinema halls in Haryana from January 1, 2022, state’s health and home minister Anil Vij said on Wednesday, adding the vaccine is the biggest protection from Covid-19, including its various variants. Replying to a question in the ongoing winter session of the Haryana Assembly, …

101, including 90 students, test Covid positive in Karnataka school; samples to be sent for genome sequencing
3 years ago

101, including 90 students, test Covid positive in Karnataka school; samples to be sent for genome sequencing

Hindustan Times  

As many as 101 people, including 90 students, in a school in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district have tested positive for coronavirus disease, adding to the already existing cluster of infections in the area amid the spread of Omicron in the country, officials said on Monday. Their samples will be sent for genome sequencing to find out if anyone has been infected …

Covid-19 Omicron: Karnataka Travel Guidelines For International and Domestic Passengers
3 years ago

Covid-19 Omicron: Karnataka Travel Guidelines For International and Domestic Passengers

News 18  

In the wake of two cases of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 being detected in Karnataka, updated guidelines were introduced by the state government. Fresh restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the new strain have been issued for both domestic and international passengers: International passengers -As per the guidelines issued by Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, 2 percent …

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