Mysore/Mysuru: Despite more than 5,000 children — as per conservative estimates — in the age group of 0 to 10 being hit by COVID-19 since the first wave, the Mysuru District Health Officer (DHO) has clarified that the impact of the third wave will not be of that severity as is being projected. Citing statistics,…
COVID-19 Second Wave: Huge demand for vaccine in city
June 23, 2021Many with suspected COVID symptoms too get vaccinated Mysore/Mysuru: The mega ‘Lasika Mela,’ launched on Monday in Mysuru to vaccinate people in the age group of 18-44 years received an overwhelming response on the second day yesterday too, with people in the said age group thronging the vaccination centres. While a total of 39,869 people…
Vaccination for Scouts & Guides held
June 23, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A special vaccination drive for 250 Scouts and Guides in the age group of 18 to 44 years was launched at Baden Powel School here yesterday. P.G.R. Sindhia, former Minister and State Chief Commissioner of Scouts & Guides, inaugurated this drive. Of the total 250 beneficiaries, 50 are School staff, 100 Rangers & Rovers…
Vaccination prevents death from COVID: Health Education Officer
June 23, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: S. Prakash, Mysuru Divisional Health Education Officer, Department of Health and Family Welfare, has said it is possible to escape from death if vaccinated. The Coronavirus has come for only 0.5 percent of the total vaccinated persons but all of them have survived. He was speaking in an online programme on the subject ‘Preventive…
2,105 street vendors vaccinated
June 23, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As many as 2,105 roadside vendors were vaccinated at a special vaccination drive organised by MCC here on Monday. The street vendors have been recognised in priority group and instructions were given for inoculating them as they come in contact with the general public. Based on the orders from the State Government, MCC Commissioner…
Two-day special vaccination drive
June 23, 20219,720 people vaccinated in K.R. Constituency Medical staff, Police, volunteers feted Mysore/Mysuru: Special vaccination drive held on June 21 and 22 at JSS Public School, Siddarthanagar, in KR Constituency saw a total of 9,720 people being vaccinated in two days. Also, MLA S.A. Ramdas, yesterday felicitated doctors, medical staff, Cops and volunteers who had served…
State Govt. launches Covid Helpline number 0120-690-4999 for Divyangs
June 23, 2021Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister and State Covid Task Force Head Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan on Monday launched the dedicated Covid Helpline set up for the specially-abled (Divyangs) by ‘Sakshama’ organisation. The organisation which is working for the welfare of the specially-abled has set up the Helpline 0120-690-4999 and the help could be sought in Kannada, Hindi,…
‘SAMBAV: Health Professionals as Mental Health Facilitators’
June 23, 2021Symposia to augment mental health services held Mysore/Mysuru: The psychological impact on millions of people due to COVID-19 pandemic can be devastating. The psychological impact can be from stress or economic socio occupational disruption and people may suffer from fear of infection, anger, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, increased substance use, or relapse of psychiatric disorders. …
Mysuru District COVID-19 War Room Report: June 22, 2021
June 22, 2021COVID-19 Positive Cases Analysis of Mysuru District as on 22/06/2021 | 8:00 PM.
Rs. 19 crore grant for Super-Speciality Hospital
June 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In anticipation of the more deadlier third wave of COVID-19, the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) has begun scaling up its infrastructure. Apart from operationalising the newly built hospitals with the help of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of many companies and industries, the Institute is also procuring advanced machinery to equip…
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