Those coming for long stay are hand-stamped, quarantined for 14 days; PDOs alerted Kushalnagar: Following the unrestricted entry of migrant workers to many coffee estates of Kodagu triggering COVID infection fear, the District Administration has tightened the security at all entry points and have begun screening of vehicles. In a report titled “Migrant workers’ return…
State spells out sops for tourism sector
June 25, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In a major relief to the tourism and hospitality sectors that have been battered by COVID-19 and the resultant lockdown, the State Government on Thursday announced a slew of concessions and relief measures for hotels, resorts, restaurants and amusement parks, including a 50 percent reduction in property tax. In a notification to support the…
Ex-CM warns Govt. against Delta Plus variant
June 25, 2021Restrict international flights until 80% of the country is vaccinated Coronavirus vaccines should be covered by ‘generic drugs’ Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Siddharamaiah on Thursday said that even before the end of the second wave of Covid-19, the more dangerous Delta Plus virus started spreading rapidly in the country…
Two doses of vaccination for all before December end: Health Minister
June 25, 2021Bengaluru: The State Government is determined to administer both the doses of Covid vaccine for all by December end, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Speaking to media after flagging off a special vaccination drive at State Bar Council here yesterday, he said the Government was taking all measures to vaccinate everyone…
Beds vacant at K.R. Hospital COVID Ward: Nodal Officer
June 25, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Strictly adhering to safety protocol given by experts and taking preventive measures can only reduce COVID mortality rate, opined Dr. H.N. Dinesh, Surgeon and Nodal Officer, COVID-19 Emergency Ward Bed Maintenance at K.R. Hospital. Talking to SOM, he said the Hospital with the help of PG students has so far treated 3,500 Corona patients….
Vaccinate SSLC examination staff on priority
June 25, 2021Bengaluru: Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar has written to all Deputy Commissioners to vaccinate officers, teachers and staff who are on SSLC exam duty, on priority. He said DDPIs of all districts will give the list of the personnel on the examination duty and they must be given vaccination before the commencement…
Mysuru District COVID-19 War Room Report: June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021COVID-19 Positive Cases Analysis of Mysuru District as on 24/06/2021 | 8:00 PM.
Dedicated Wards to be established at District Hospital to treat Delta variants
June 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: After vehement denials by the District Administration and the District Health Officer (DHO) about the presence of the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 in Mysuru, it has now come to light that in fact Mysuru is the first district in Karnataka that has reported the deadly variant. Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar himself revealed…
‘District Administration hiding COVID deaths’
June 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: KPCC Spokesperson M. Lakshmana has claimed that the District Administration was trying to manipulate COVID deaths in the district to ‘mislead’ people and prompt the State Government to continue strict lockdown for some more weeks. Addressing a press meet at Congress Office near City Railway Station this morning, Lakshmana said that from the beginning,…
Migrant workers’ return to Kodagu triggers infection fear
June 24, 2021Kushalnagar: Kodagu’s positivity rate is showing a downward trend in the last two days. But what is alarming is the spectre of infections travelling undetected from borders as there is a huge influx of migrant workers who are sneaking into the district without being screened. This has sparked concerns about a surge in cases as…
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