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Follow test, trace, treat model to combat COVID surge: DC
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Follow test, trace, treat model to combat COVID surge: DC

December 24, 2022

A close watch on ILI, SARI cases and a daily target of 400 tests given to Health Officers Mysuru: As COVID pandemic is resurfacing across the world, the authorities are facing pressure to continue to protect the public, communities, students and faculty, physicians and frontline staff in new and different ways. A strong suppression strategy…

Two-time sanitisation of Flower Show venue daily
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Two-time sanitisation of Flower Show venue daily

December 23, 2022

Mysore/Mysuru: The Flower Show venue will follow all guidelines issued by the State and Central Governments to prevent outbreak of COVID-19 and its potent variants and the premises will be sanitised twice a day to remove fear in the minds of visitors. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Mysuru Palace Board Deputy Director T.S….

DC to hold COVID review meet with Health Officers this evening
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DC to hold COVID review meet with Health Officers this evening

December 23, 2022

Only 27 percent take booster dose in Mysuru;  62,000 doses available at vaccination centres Mysore/Mysuru: Amid rising fear of a new COVID variant wave in India and in the wake of the Centre, State and the Indian Medical Association issuing separate guidelines, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra will hold a meeting with the Health…

641 accidents in 10 months of 2022
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641 accidents in 10 months of 2022

November 21, 2022

155 deaths, 588 injuries; Reckless driving, talking on mobile phones, drunken driving major reasons Mysore/Mysuru: The data of road accidents in Mysuru city limits till October 2022 shows that the accident rate has seen a marked increase when compared to the data of 2019 and 2020. Freedom on roads and the absence of any restrictions…

Overcharging COVID patients: 577 private hospitals get notice
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Overcharging COVID patients: 577 private hospitals get notice

August 22, 2022

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government on Sunday said it has issued notices to as many as 577 private healthcare facilities for overcharging patients during treatment for COVID-19 in the three waves of the pandemic in the State. Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Dr. K. Sudhakar said this was a stern warning from the…

DC launches 75-day free COVID booster dose vaccination drive
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DC launches 75-day free COVID booster dose vaccination drive

July 20, 2022

Mysore/Mysuru: 75-day free COVID booster dose (third dose) vaccination drive for adults aged over 18 years, marking the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, began in the city on Monday. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Bagadi Gautham formally launched the drive at the camp held at Vartha Bhavan on Dhanvanthri Road. Speaking on the occasion, he said…

COVID: Booster dose vaccination drive begins in city and district
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COVID: Booster dose vaccination drive begins in city and district

July 17, 2022

Mysore/Mysuru: With the Centre announcing free COVID booster dose for all adults aged between 18 and 59 years, the booster dose (Third dose) vaccination drive began across the district yesterday. DHO Dr. K.H. Prasad said that the free vaccination drive in Mysuru commenced on Saturday soon after the drive was launched by Chief Minister Basavaraj…

No stock of COVID vaccine 2nd dose for children
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No stock of COVID vaccine 2nd dose for children

July 1, 2022

Mysore/Mysuru: Children between 12 to 15 years, who have been administered with the first dose of COVID -19 vaccine about a month ago have to wait for their 2nd dose of the vaccine as there is no stock of it as of now. “My daughter is studying in the 7th standard at a private school…

Rise in Covid cases: No need to panic, follow norms, says DHO
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Rise in Covid cases: No need to panic, follow norms, says DHO

June 4, 2022

Mysore/Mysuru: District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. K.H. Prasad has said that citizens of Mysuru need not panic about the rising numbers of COVID cases in some parts of the State and advised them to strictly follow all COVID norms as prescribed by the Government. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, the DHO said, “It…

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