Karnataka’s mask advisory for seniors as Covid cases rise in neighbouring Kerala

Karnataka’s mask advisory for seniors as Covid cases rise in neighbouring Kerala

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Bengaluru, Dec 18, 2023: Karnataka’s Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday advised senior citizens and those with comorbidities to wear masks. His remarks came after a rise in Covid-19 cases in Kerala and other states.

 

Speaking to reporters in Kodagu, the health minister said that there is no need to panic. He said, “We held a meeting yesterday where we discussed what steps should be taken. We’ll issue an advisory soon. Those who are over 60 years of age and those who have heart problems, and have comorbidities must wear masks.”

“We have asked government hospitals to be prepared. Regions that share a border with Kerala must be more alert. Mangalore, Chamanajnagar and Kodagu must be alert. Testing will be increased. Those who have respiratory issues will have to mandatorily undergo tests,” he added.

India’s Covid active caseload reaches over 1,800

India’s Covid-19 active caseload on Monday rose to 1,828 while one death was recorded in Kerala, the state where the Covid sub-variant JN.1 was detected recently, according to Union Health Ministry data.

The number of people who recovered from the infection increased to 4.46 crore (4,44,69,931). The national recovery rate was pegged at 98.81 per cent, the Health Ministry said.

So far, 5,33,317 people have died due to Covid-19 and the case fatality rate stood at 1.19 per cent.

Courtesy: India Today