Case positivity rate which was above 20% in September stands at 2% now Mysore/Mysuru: With about 6,000 COVID-19 tests per day, the Mysuru District Administration is in the second place after Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) which is doing highest number of tests per day. In a press release, Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri also disclosed…
Health experts train 85 reps on handling covid War Room
November 13, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The four-day training on handling covid War Room concluded yesterday. A total of 85 representatives from 25 districts successfully completed training held at the Mysuru COVID-19 War Room on handling Apthamitra software and management of beds in hospitals for efficient management of the pandemic in their respective districts. Lt. Col. S.U. Ashok, Nodal Officer…
Taking oath to keep Covid away
November 13, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of rise in Covid-19 cases, Taluk Health Officer Dr. Mahadev Prasad advocated that ‘Prevention is better than cure’. Addressing the gathering during an awareness and oath taking programme at Jan Shikshan Sansthan office premises, organised by the JSS Jan Shikshan Sansthan in association with Department Health and Family Welfare, Dr.Prasad said…
PPE kit Disposal Problem elsewhere but not in Mysuru
November 12, 2020By Shyam Sundar Vattam One of the major challenges in the treatment of COVID-19 patients has been the disposal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits used by doctors, paramedics and nurses in Covid Care Centres and designated Government and Private Hospitals. A few months ago, the State Government came under fire for dumping the used…
Choultry owners threaten to stage dharna in front of Top Cop’s Office
November 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: S. R. Mahesh, K.R. Nagar MLA and Honorary President of Mysore Kalyan Mantap Owners Association, has warned of staging a dharna in front of Police Commissioner’s office in city if the cops try to intimidate the owners of Kalyan Mantaps by threatening to book criminal case for COVID-19 health protocols. “The owners are made…
War Room Warriors
November 8, 2020Four-member team streamlining Corona management Recovered patients call warriors to say ‘Dhanyavad’ Details of bed availability at the touch of a button By Shyam Sundar Vattam Mysore/Mysuru: They work silently behind the scenes to defeat an invisible enemy called COVID-19 which has shaken the entire world. Had the Mysuru District Administration not set up the…
Tests and Teamwork Tame Corona
November 6, 2020A freewheeling chat with Mysuru DC Rohini Sindhuri Tests and teamwork have worked as magic for the Mysuru District Administration to tame COVID-19 that had virtually gone out of control for sometime causing concern for authorities concerned. A couple of strategies adopted by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri helped to bring down positive cases 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…
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…
Post-Dasara, RT-PCR result within 24 hours: DC
October 24, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Post- Dasara, the citizens need not wait for four long days to know result of RT-PCR test conducted free of cost at 23 locations spread across the City as it will be available in 24 hours. Thanks to the installation of Liquid Handling System at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) laboratory, it…
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