Mysore/Mysuru: The incessant rains triggered by cyclone Tauktae that has been lashing the city since late last night has not dampened the eagerness of people to get themselves tested for the deadly COVID-19 virus as the contagion continues with its devastation, claiming the lives of many. Fearing that developing common fever, cold, cough, throat pain,…
Delay in Covid test report: Govt. to impose fine of Rs. 100 to Rs.150 on Pvt. Labs
May 10, 2021State to add another 20,000 oxygenated beds: Dy.CM Bengaluru: The State Government has decided to add another 20,000 oxygenated beds following Supreme Court allotting 1200 metric tons of oxygen to Karnataka, said Deputy Chief Minister (Dy.CM) and COVID-19 Ministerial Task Force Chairman Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan. Talking to reporters here, he said the State required 20,000…
Long queue for RT-PCR testing
May 9, 2021People waiting for their turn to undergo RT-PCR test near Dufferin Clock Tower this morning.
Task Force Chief assures COVID-19 test results in 7 hours
May 6, 2021Bengaluru: Giving results of COVID tests within 7 hours will be made mandatory in all Hospitals across the State, Deputy Chief Minister and State COVID Ministerial Task Force Chairman Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters after reviewing the COVID situation here, he said, providing reports of COVID tests and BU number generation…
COVID WARRIORS – Two Labs: One Mission
April 30, 2021The importance of Laboratory was understood when the deadly COVID-19 pandemic struck the whole world. In India, where healthcare facilities are still in primary stage, this contagion came as a rude shock. People came to know about the important role of a laboratory as every swab sample collected was tested before certifying whether the patient…
People volunteering to undergo COVID test
April 26, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As the deadly COVID -19 pandemic continues to cause havoc across the country claiming the lives of many, the residents of the city and district are volunteering to undergo COVID-19 tests as a precautionary measure. On Sunday, the second day of the weekend curfew, more than 100 people got tested for the pandemic at…
Plans to deploy extra staff at labs to give RT-PCR test result quickly: Nodal Officer
April 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration is planning to deploy additional staff at two RT-PCR testing laboratories in city to issue report within a day. “The swab collection has reached almost 8,000 a day. The capacity of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) laboratory was around 4,000 samples. Similarly, the daily capacity of CFTRI laboratory is…
Vaccination, RT-PCR testing will go on during weekend curfew: DC
April 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Vaccination and RT-PCR testing will go as usual in all Centres in city as well in Taluks on Saturdays and Sundays being declared as weekend curfew to check spiralling Corona positive cases in the State, said Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri. She issued this direction after holding a meeting of officers of various Departments here yesterday. …
COVID testing centres in city see huge rush
April 19, 2021Contact tracing exercise to trace primary, secondary infected persons resumes COVID War Rooms at Krishnaraja, Narasimharaja, Chamaraja Constituencies Mysore/Mysuru: A huge rush was witnessed at COVID testing centres in city this morning amidst fears of contracting the killer disease. The number of people getting tested has seen an increase at K.R. Hospital and at Town…
Negative RT-PCR a must to…
April 8, 2021Tourist Places / Resorts Recreation Clubs / Party Halls Cinema Halls / Multiplexes Rule in force from April 10 to 20 Mysore/Mysuru: Anticipating a heavy footfall of tourists to Mysuru due to many holidays next week, the District Administration has made it mandatory to produce COVID-negative certificate (RT-PCR test negative report) not older than 72…
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