No new releases, restrictions force single- screen theatres to suspend shows City multiplexes to run normally; to wait for some more time for new films Mysore/Mysuru: Night curfew, weekend curfew and 50% crowd restrictions following rise in COVID cases across Karnataka has meant a lot more losses for single-screen theatres who are already reeling under…
Experts predict third wave peak by end of month
January 20, 2022In Mysuru, 30% peak on Jan. 25, 60% on Jan. 28, 100% peak on Feb. 2 By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: While there is a discussion on the State Government likely lifting the night curfew and weekend curfew bowing to pressure from various quarters like the business community and also due to milder infection, a…
COVID positivity rate may go up by 4,000 to 4,500 daily: District Minister
January 20, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “There is information that COVID positivity rate may go up by 4,000 to 4,500 cases every day in Mysuru in the first week of February,” said District Minister S.T. Somashekar. He was speaking on the sidelines of free books distribution function held at Kiru Rangamandira in Kalamandira premises this morning. The District Minister also…
Helping isolated patients recover faster, happier
January 20, 2022KSOU COVID Care Centre at Mandakalli strives to become a model centre again By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The COVID Care Centre (CCC) at Karnataka State Open University’s (KSOU) Academic Bhavan in Mandakalli has begun admitting the pandemic’s third wave patients and over 92 patients have been admitted there now. Among the many COVID Care Centres…
Flu has patients flooding OPDs
January 19, 2022COVID, common cold or flu, people have no clue; viral illness seasonal, say doctors Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Is my viral COVID?’ City doctors are flooded with anxious queries in the present flu season. The similarity of COVID symptoms with that of seasonal cough-and-cold has left many people confused and worried and almost all OPDs (Outpatient Departments) and…
Bommai back at work; hints at relaxing curbs
January 19, 2022Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who had tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 10, resumed his work from office this morning. Bommai, who was infected and was in home quarantine from where he was virtually performing official duties, said he was fit. “….my quarantine is over and the test has also been done, it has…
Doctors warned over COVID misinformation
January 19, 2022Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has warned certain medical practitioners of action for allegedly spreading misinformation pertaining to the COVID-19. In a statement on Tuesday, the Commissionerate of Health and Family Services said some medical practitioners were allegedly giving incomplete, inaccurate and unsubstantiated information about COVID-19. “Such misinformation leads to confusion in public at large on…
Weekend curfew to be scrapped?
January 18, 2022CM to hold meeting with DCs of 18 districts with high test positivity rate at 4 pm today Bengaluru: Amidst growing opposition from the hospitality industry and a majority of businessmen over the imposition of weekend curfew till Jan. 31, the State Government is likely to lift the restrictions. A final decision will be announced…
50% private hospital beds reserved for COVID patients
January 16, 2022To face a worst case scenario, 75 percent of beds will be set aside 1,445 beds available in 44 private hospitals under 50 percent quota; 2,315 beds available under 75 percent rule Mysore/Mysuru: As COVID cases continue to surge, the Mysuru District Administration has asked all private hospitals or nursing homes to reserve at least…
‘Suspend outpatient treatment for 15 days’
January 16, 2022Bengaluru: All hospitals in the State have been asked not to provide ‘out-patient care/ elective case, including dental patients’ to patients with mild symptoms for the next two weeks or till further orders to prevent crowding and the spread of COVID-19. Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department T.K. Anil Kumar has issued an…















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