As Covid-19 rages on and ravages our lungs, the demand for oxygen is at an all-time high. So high that the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Karnataka Chapter has stated that oxygen cylinders will not be enough and recommends that the Government invest in liquid oxygen tanks in Hospitals with more than 150-200 beds….
Corona forces jobless to become footpath vendors
September 17, 2020By S.B. Devaraj Mysore/Mysuru: Corona has thrown out of gear for thousands of families. The closure of factories, shops and commercial establishments has thrown out of jobs. Now, they are into other professions to eke out their livelihood. Among them, some have taken to vending fruits, vegetables and other items on footpaths. Their lives have…
Two-day testing for antibodies in plasma begins at CFTRI
September 15, 2020Mysore/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…
District Minister fetes former DC Abhiram Sankar
September 12, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Citizens Forum, on behalf of citizens, felicitated former Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Mysuru, Abhiram G. Sankar, who had earned the appreciation of people for his laudable services during COVID-19 and floods. At a function held at the Vigyan Bhavan in Manasagangothri campus here yesterday, District Minister S.T. Somashekar felicitated him with traditional Mysuru…
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…
Medical Education Minister seeks clinical study of COVID reinfection
September 10, 2020Bengaluru: Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar has instructed officials to conduct a clinical study on Corona relapse cases in the State. Speaking at a meeting with Task Force officials regarding COVID-19, he said a 27-year-old woman has developed the disease for a second time at a private hospital in city. This was not happening…
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