New Delhi: The Centre has brought masks and hand sanitisers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (EC Act) to make sure that these products, key for preventing the spread of Covid-19 infection, are available to people at the right price and in the right quality. The move comes as panic buying by people resulted in…
COVID-19: Don’t panic but take precautions, say city docs
March 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With a growing number of cases of the novel coronavirus confirmed across the world, having a sore throat or some sniffles might feel like a cause for concern. But in most cases, there is no reason to worry, experts say. “If you are worried you might have the coronavirus, pick up the phone before…
Namaste and keep distance please !
March 14, 2020For the past few weeks having been told not to touch my face I have started behaving like cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth — contorting my face, as I am unable to scratch my eyes, nose or face when it itches. I also feel like putting a sticker ‘Keep distance’, like they have behind lorries as we…
K.R. Hospital Lab to solely test COVID-19 cases
March 13, 2020Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory located at Microbiology Wing Mysore/Mysuru: Over 78 people in India have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19. As of now, it is only Government and Government-authorised Diagnostic Laboratories that are testing for Coronavirus infection. An important point to remember here is that none of the Private Diagnostic Labs are…
DC asks Private Hospitals to create isolation wards
March 13, 2020Public can call Helplines 104 (State) or 1077 (District) Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the scare of the deadly COVID-19, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar has asked the Private Hospitals in city to create isolation wards for Coronavirus suspect cases. The DC’s direction comes a day after Chief Secretary T.M. Vijayabhaskar had instructed the DCs of the…
COVID-19 Pandemic : Ranji Trophy final: Fifth day to be played without any spectators
March 13, 2020The final day of the Ranji Trophy summit clash between Bengal and Saurashtra will be played without any spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BCCI said on Thursday. “No public will be allowed on the final day. Only the players, match officials, officials from the host association and media are allowed,” BCCI General Manager…
COVID-19: Thermal screening begins at Mysore Airport
March 12, 2020Six more thermal scanners at City Railway Station and Bus Stands soon Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that has gripped a large number of countries across the world, the Mysore Airport has ramped up safety measures and precautions to contain the deadly disease and has introduced thermal screening of all passengers from this…
No COVID-19 cases reported in the district: DHO
March 12, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even as COVID-19 cases are rising across the country, Mysuru DHO (District Health Officer) Dr. Venkatesh said that no Coronavirus cases have been reported so far from anywhere in the district. Taking part in the monthly KDP (Karnataka Development Programme) Progress Review Meeting at the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Office here yesterday, Dr. Venkatesh said…
No Bird Flu in City: Nagendra
March 12, 2020MLA inspects Kukkarahalli and Hebbal Lakes; Metagalli Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the authorities have taken appropriate measures to prevent COVID-19 outbreak in city, the sudden death of 15 chicken at Metagalli and the death of two cranes near Hebbal Lake in city outskirts on Tuesday has created worry for the citizens. In this regard, Chamaraja MLA…
Coronavirus Scare: Maharashtra bans ticket sales for opener between MI & CSK
March 12, 2020Ticket sales in Maharashtra for the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) opener between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have been banned by the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi Government, according to a report. The measure has reportedly been taken to avoid the gathering of a large number of people amid the spread of coronavirus…
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