Tag: COVID-19

The man behind walk-in kiosks and disinfectant tunnels
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The man behind walk-in kiosks and disinfectant tunnels

April 19, 2020

By M.B. Pavan Murthy The designated COVID-19 Hospital (District Hospital, Mysore) on KRS Road has set up low-cost walk-in kiosks at its premises for safe collection of swabs of symptomatic people by the medical staff without direct exposure and contact with patients. The man behind these walk-in kiosks, known as Swab Testing Cubicles is Ramesh…

Covid Symptoms and Humour
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Covid Symptoms and Humour

April 19, 2020

As the lockdown continues with the ever-increasing list of symptoms for COVID-19, most of us are sure to second guess and even panic at least once during the lockdown. Initially, we were told to look out for chronic dry cough, followed by fever and then difficulty in breathing. Then suddenly diarrhoea was declared a symptom….

Seven more COVID-19 positive cases in Mysuru, one in Mandya
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Seven more COVID-19 positive cases in Mysuru, one in Mandya

April 18, 2020

Heritage City reports second SARI case Mysore/Mysuru: After recording 12 COVID-19 positive cases in Mysuru yesterday, the highest positive cases in a single day, the district reported seven more positive cases today. With this the cumulative tally of positive cases has jumped to 80 and active cases at 58. Nine persons have been discharged today…

Mysuru Police intensify lockdown surveillance
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Mysuru Police intensify lockdown surveillance

April 18, 2020

Begin crackdown on lockdown evaders, block roads, warn through mikes  Mysore/Mysuru: In a stringent measure to enforce the lockdown to contain the Coronavirus spread, the Mysuru Police blocked many roads to prevent violators riding or driving. They have stepped up surveillance and are making public announcements to deter people from venturing out.  “As many people,…

COVID-19: CSIR-CFTRI’s biscuits reach patients at AIIMS
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COVID-19: CSIR-CFTRI’s biscuits reach patients at AIIMS

April 18, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The high protein biscuits formulated by CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has reached the COVID-19 patients now undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. CFTRI supplied 500 kg of high protein biscuits and 500 kg of high protein rusks to the Dietitics Department of the Medical Institute…

Ration kits distributed to porters and  house-keeping staff at City Railway Station
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Ration kits distributed to porters and house-keeping staff at City Railway Station

April 18, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, in collaboration with South Indian Bank, Mysuru, distributed about 80 ration kits to the licensed luggage porters and contractual house-keeping staff at Mysuru Railway Station on Apr.17 as they have been deprived of their livelihood on account of nationwide lockdown and complete suspension of passenger-carrying trains. On two…

Mandya District Administration launches online M-Pass App
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Mandya District Administration launches online M-Pass App

April 18, 2020

Mandya: In a bid to provide passes for the public to travel during emergency situations and to prevent them from running around to procure the same, Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. M.V. Venkatesh launched an online M-Pass mobile app at the Office of the Superintendent of Police (SP). Speaking after launching M-Pass App, the DC said…

Buzzing Boti Bazaar sees slump in Business
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Buzzing Boti Bazaar sees slump in Business

April 18, 2020

By M.B. Pavan Murthy Mysore/Mysuru: With all trading and commercial activities coming to a grinding halt due to COVID-19 lockdown, the trading of banana in Boti Bazar (mutton market) area on Aane Sarot road in the heart of the city has come down drastically, much to the despair of banana merchants. The Boti Bazar located…

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