130 out of 150 choultries booked for weddings on Oct. 28 and 29 Mysore/Mysuru: Seven months after silence, the Kalyan Mantaps came alive with the sounds of wedding bells in almost 130 choultries of the total 150 in the city on Oct. 28 and 29, which were said to be the most auspicious days in…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: October 30, 2020
October 30, 2020Mysuru reports 118 new COVID-19 positive cases, 236 discharges and 1 death today.
‘Lab-on-wheels’ handed over to District Administration
October 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Lab-on- wheels’, a mobile testing Laboratory developed by Saicorp Health Technologies, was handed over to Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri at a simple function held here yesterday. Saicorp Health Technologies entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chief Executive Officer of Mysuru Zilla Panchayat, to handover the first of such mobile laboratory. The pilot…
Mobile COVID testing team deployed at Mysuru Zoo
October 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Two mobile medical teams are deployed inside the Mysuru Zoo campus to conduct RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) for the visiting public. Dr. Mohammed Shiraz Ahmed, District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) and in-Charge of COVID-19 testing and report preparation, told Star of Mysore this morning that each team consists of two lab technicians and…
‘COVID Negative’ report must to enter Mysore Palace
October 29, 2020New rule from tomorrow; Additional Rapid Antigen Testing teams to be posted at Palace, Zoo Mysore/Mysuru: With six visitors testing Corona positive on Wednesday, Mysore Palace Board authorities have decided to let in only those who produce COVID-19 ‘negative’ report at the entrance. This new rule will come into effect from tomorrow to ensure the…
From Scrap Yard back to Hospital Wards
October 29, 2020Lions sponsor re-conditioning and re-painting of condemned cots By Shyam Sundar Vattam Mysore/Mysuru: Last month, an office-bearer of Lions Club was walking with Dr. B.L. Nanjundaswamy, Medical Superintendent of K.R. Hospital, in the hospital premises. Accidentally, the Lions member saw a heap of broken metal cots dumped in the corner. Upon enquiry, Dr. Nanjundaswamy, himself…
District Administration addresses complaints of Corona patients
October 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Three complaints received against Private Hospitals have been addressed, said District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. T. Amarnath. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, the DHO said Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri, in a bid to rein in Private Hospitals following complaints of excess billing, had constituted a Committee headed by Dr. Ravi, Family…
Chamundi Hill Temple closed for Rathotsava from this evening till tomorrow noon
October 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, with a large crowd expected usually for the annual Rathotsava, the famed Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill will be closed for devotees and tourists from 6 pm today till 12 noon tomorrow (Oct. 29) on account of Rathotsava to take place tomorrow…
Expect vaccine by early 2021, says Minister Dr. Sudhakar
October 28, 2020Vaccine is still under trials; hence pricing is not discussed. Technical Committee will be formed in collaboration with Union Health Ministry and it will decide on distribution of vaccine. Health workers and persons with comorbidity to be vaccinated in first level. COVID safety guidelines must be followed during upcoming winter season of November, December and…
Apollo Hospitals Group launches post-Covid Recovery Clinics
October 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Apollo Hospitals Group recently launched post-COVID Recovery Clinics across the Hospital network. The Recovery Clinics will address the rising number of patients who have recovered from COVID but are suffering from the mid and long-term persistent effects of the infection. Over 50 percent of COVID patients suffer from problems that include breathlessness, chest…
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