Cabinet panel to take steps on preparedness for Covid: Siddaramaiah
1 year ago

Cabinet panel to take steps on preparedness for Covid: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to constitute a cabinet sub-committee for proper coordination with experts to take necessary decisions aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19, including precautions to be taken, and treatment provided. Chief minister Siddaramaiah said tests to detect Covid infections will be increased, with 5,000 tests planned in Karnataka from Saturday. After chairing a meeting with ministers, officials and experts, chief minister Siddaramaiah appealed to people not to panic, but to be cautious and take precautionary measures like wearing face masks. The meeting, attended by members of the Technical Advisory Committee, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, and home minister G Parameshwara, discussed aspects of the pandemic response.

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COVID-19 scam: Karnataka cabinet decides to set up SIT for probing irregularities
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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 …

‘People need not panic over surge in Covid cases, precautions need to be taken’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year ago

‘People need not panic over surge in Covid cases, precautions need to be taken’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

As the Union Health Ministry has issued a new alert for COVID-19 amid the surge in cases across the country, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday that people need not panic and that precautions need to be taken to avoid the risk. The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to …

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. …

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 …

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 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 …

Covid News: At High-level Meet, PM Modi Cautions Against Complacency, Advises Increased Tests
2 years ago

Covid News: At High-level Meet, PM Modi Cautions Against Complacency, Advises Increased Tests

News 18  

Covid-19 News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation related to Covid-19 in the country and the preparedness of health infrastructure and logistics, the status of the vaccination campaign in the country and the emergence of new Covid-19 variants. The meeting comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the …

Committee to be formed to monitor Covid situation in state, says CM Banerjee
2 years ago

Committee to be formed to monitor Covid situation in state, says CM Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday informed that she will constitute a committee, headed by the health secretary, to monitor the Covid situation in the state amid reports of upheaval in China after the number of cases surge in the country. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee directs officials to form a committee to monitor Covid situation in the …

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today
2 years ago

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today

Live Mint  

PM Narendra Modi to review the situation related to Covid-19 and related aspects in the country at a high-level meeting today afternoon, news agency ANI reported. The meeting comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated. Coronavirus: Catch all 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 …

Modi to chair review meet with CMs tomorrow as Covid cases see sharp rise
2 years, 7 months ago

Modi to chair review meet with CMs tomorrow as Covid cases see sharp rise

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with chief ministers of all states and union territories through video conferencing on Wednesday as the nationwide Covid-19 tally sees a steady spike over the last few days. Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan will make a presentation at the meeting, reported news agency PTI, adding that it is likely to take place at 12 …

COVID-19 outbreak in Parliament: 875 of 2,847 test positive during third wave
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 outbreak in Parliament: 875 of 2,847 test positive during third wave

Firstpost  

Out of the total tests, 915 were conducted by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and 271 samples were found to be positive for the infection New Delhi: Results of 875 people, who were tested for Covid in Parliament, have returned positive, sources said on 23 January, 2022, days before the start of its Winter Session. As many as 2,847 tests have …

PM Modi to review Covid situation in N-E states today
3 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi to review Covid situation in N-E states today

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers of eight northeastern states today morning on coronavirus disease situation, said people familiar with the matter. “PM will interact with CMs of Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram at 11am via video conferencing on the Covid-19 situation in these states,” said a government communiqué. Arunachal Pradesh has …

COVID-19: Modi Cabinet 2.0 approves over Rs 23,000 crore package to tackle pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: Modi Cabinet 2.0 approves over Rs 23,000 crore package to tackle pandemic

India TV News  

A day after the major reshuffle and expansion of the Union Cabinet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a Rs 23,123-crore package for improving health infrastructure to fight COVID-19. After the big Union Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today began work with the new ministers. Today, the Prime Minister interacted with Directors of Centrally Funded Technical …

PM Modi reviews Covid-19 situation, vaccine drive, stresses on 'testing, tracking, treatment'
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi reviews Covid-19 situation, vaccine drive, stresses on 'testing, tracking, treatment'

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the prevailing Covid-19 situation and the vaccination drive in the country amid the unprecedented spike in daily cases. PM Modi's meeting with top officials comes amid a huge surge in Covid-19 cases across the country with reports pouring in from many states about the shortage of hospital facilities and …

Cabinet Secy to Hold Review Meeting with 8 States, UTs Showing Surge in Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

Cabinet Secy to Hold Review Meeting with 8 States, UTs Showing Surge in Covid-19

News 18  

The cabinet secretary will chair a high-level review meeting on Saturday with eight states and union territories exhibiting a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry said. Six states — Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat — have shown a surge in new cases in a span of 24 hours, the ministry underlined. The ministry said 85.75 …

Cabinet Secretary Reviews 10 States/UT with High Covid-19 Fatality Rate
4 years, 3 months ago

Cabinet Secretary Reviews 10 States/UT with High Covid-19 Fatality Rate

News 18  

The Centre on Thursday reviewed the COVID-19 management and response strategy in nine states and one UT which contributed to 89 per cent of deaths due to the infection in the last two weeks, an official statement said. The states and the UT were advised to proactively take steps towards reducing case fatality to less than one per cent across …

COVID19: Karnataka HC Directs Expert Committee To Supervise Hospitals
4 years, 4 months ago

COVID19: Karnataka HC Directs Expert Committee To Supervise Hospitals

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State Level Expert Committee constituted as per directions of the Supreme Court to monitor/supervise,Covid-19 hospitals and facilities in the state, to submit its detailed protocol or standard operating procedure which shall be followed to carry out its functions. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar while hearing a …

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