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Rising cases due to emergence of JN.1 sub-variant: Precautionary COVID vaccination drive begins
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Rising cases due to emergence of JN.1 sub-variant: Precautionary COVID vaccination drive begins

January 3, 2024

Jabs at District Hospital, K.R. Hospital, Seth Mohandas Tulsidas Hospital, PHCs at Kyathamaranahalli, Rajendranagar  Mysuru/Bengaluru: Following the return of COVID-19 scare with the increasing cases due to emergence of JN.1 sub-variant in the State, the District Administration has launched the vaccination drive targeting senior citizens aged 60 years and above and vulnerable section with less…

Be ready to keep Covid-19 under check: DC
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Be ready to keep Covid-19 under check: DC

January 2, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has instructed the Officers of Health and Family Welfare Department to make all preparations to tackle the spread of new COVID-19 variant in the district. Addressing the Health and Family Welfare Department officials at a meeting held at his Office yesterday, DC said “With the rise in COVID…

COVID-infected person with comorbidities dies in city
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COVID-infected person with comorbidities dies in city

December 31, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: A COVID-infected elderly man with comorbidities (simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions), passed away in city yesterday. The deceased is aged about 74 years and was suffering from Blood Pressure (BP), heart-related ailments and respiratory problems. He was admitted to a private hospital in city and was subjected to tests…

New Year parties till 1 am only: City Top Cop
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New Year parties till 1 am only: City Top Cop

December 28, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: As Mysuru readies itself to usher in New Year 2024 amid concerns over the JN. 1 COVID-19 variant, City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth has issued directives to ensure a safe and orderly celebration. The Commissioner, along with two Deputy Commissioners of Police (Law and Order) M. Muthuraj and S. Jahnavi (Crime and Traffic), addressed…

DC directs to conduct 1,000 COVID-19 tests daily
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DC directs to conduct 1,000 COVID-19 tests daily

December 22, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the surge in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka and Mysuru, health authorities are intensifying efforts to combat the virus. Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, has mandated the daily conduction of 1,000 COVID-19 tests in the district. Instructions have been issued to test patients with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI)…

DC visits Bavali check-post amidst new COVID variant scare
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DC visits Bavali check-post amidst new COVID variant scare

December 21, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: With the new COVID variant JN.1 causing scare in Kerala, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra visited Bavali check-post along Kerala border on Mysuru-Manandavadi Road last evening and inspected the precautionary measures taken and the checks being done as directed by the Health Department. H.D. Kote Taluk Health Officer (THO) Dr. Ravikumar apprised…

COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 scare- No curbs for Christmas, New Year but stay cautious: DC
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COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 scare- No curbs for Christmas, New Year but stay cautious: DC

December 20, 2023

Union Health Minister holds meeting with all State Governments; monitors cases uptick Mysore/Mysuru: Even as Karnataka has decided to enhance testing and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of positive cases in preparation for a potential resurgence of COVID-19, driven by the JN.1 subvariant prevalent in neighbouring Kerala, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has clarified…

India showed its Pharma feat during COVID-19: Dr. Selvaraj
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India showed its Pharma feat during COVID-19: Dr. Selvaraj

November 4, 2023

62nd National Pharmacy Week at JSS College of Pharmacy Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. G. Selvaraj, former Director of Drugs Control, Tamil Nadu, said: “India has made significant strides in pharmaceutical industry, thus catapulting the country to the third position in pharmacy sector.” Speaking after inaugurating 62nd National Pharmacy Week celebrations organised by Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Mysuru…

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