Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the nationwide project from CSIR- IGIB (CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology), New Delhi, a two-day Pan-CSIR Phenome India Sero Surveillance for COVID-19, began at CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in city this morning. This is being conducted for all staff and students of CFTRI. CFTRI Director Dr. R….
Give Security, End Pay Disparity… Doctors’ Ultimatum to Govt.
September 14, 2020No COVID-19 updates in State from today Warn of Bengaluru Chalo on Sept. 21 Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of various demands, the Karnataka Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA) has decided to stop sharing of COVID and Non-COVID reports with the Government effective from today. The KGMOA strike is supported by Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mysuru Chapter,…
People care two hoots about COVID guidelines; cases spike
September 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With no signs of COVID-19 pandemic abating as yet even six months after the outbreak, people seem to care little for following the norms set out by the Government for containing the deadly virus. As people tend to ignore norms such as wearing of face masks, maintaining physical distance and use of hand sanitisers,…
Pandemic haunts Policemen too in their line of duty
September 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Four Police personnel have succumbed to COVID-19 in Mysuru district so far, and as many as 145 personnel are under treatment. Coronavirus has not spared Cops who are doing duty day and night protecting lives and property of citizens. They are on duty everywhere, be it lockdown or no lockdown, risking their own lives…
COVID-19 vaccine trials to resume after DCGI nod, says Serum Institute
September 13, 2020No reports of adverse events after Covishield vaccine was administered at JSS Medical College New Delhi: The Serum Institute of India will resume clinical trials of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate — Covishield — after getting the permission from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), the Pune-based vaccine maker said yesterday. Pharma giant AstraZeneca said…
Public libraries reopened
September 13, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Further easing COVID-19 restrictions, the State Government has ordered reopening of public libraries across the State from yesterday (Sept. 12). While all public libraries will be open for readers, the public libraries in Containment Zones will remain closed. Following the order, all 39 public libraries in Mysuru city, including Mysuru District Central Library and…
DC warns of action against assault on doctors and medical staff
September 13, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following complaints of assault by some members of the public on doctors and other medical staff during the mass Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) being carried out by the DHO, DC B. Sharat has warned of stern action against miscreants who assault doctors and medical staff. Noting that the attack on doctors is a serious…
Task Force suggests setting up of exclusive COVID-19 Hospital for elderly
September 12, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Expressing concern over rising number of elderly persons dying due to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the KR Constituency Task Force, headed by MLA S.A. Ramdas, has suggested setting up of an exclusive hospital for senior citizens at B.M. Hospital (BMH) on Hunsur Road here. Chairing a meeting of the Task Force here on Thursday,…
Be vigilant about COVID during Dasara: CM tells Mysuru DC
September 11, 2020Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa yesterday directed Deputy Commissioners of all districts to step-up COVID-19 testing centres in their respective districts while assuring them all kinds of assistance, including strengthening the logistic supports in fighting the pandemic. Addressing Deputy Commissioners, Chief Executive Officers and Superintendents of Police of districts via video-conference, the CM assured them…
Discarded surgical masks add to bio-hazard
September 10, 2020MCC to penalise people who do not dispose of masks in a responsible way Mysore/Mysuru: Wearing a mask is the new normal, but what happens to the one-time use surgical masks? They are discarded on streets, sidewalks, gutters and roads. This habit of throwing masks and gloves along with other trash is a matter of…
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