19 school children in Bannur test positive; Containment Zones at M. Shettahalli in Srirangapatna Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru reported 100 COVID-19 positive cases on Mar. 23 in what may be termed as the second wave that has hit Karnataka. Even State Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar has confirmed on Mar. 22 that the second wave has hit…
Mysuru touches 100 COVID-19 cases in second wave
March 23, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: After almost a year, Mysuru reported 100 COVID-19 positive cases today in what may be termed as the second wave that has hit Karnataka. Even State Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar has confirmed yesterday that the second wave has hit Karnataka with Bengaluru Urban reporting highest number of cases and deaths after the first…
‘No need of lockdowns or semi-lockdowns as of now’
March 22, 2021State on the cusp of COVID-19 second wave, Minister Dr. Sudhakar confirms Bengaluru/Mysuru: Although there is no such situation that could force another lockdown or semi-lockdown, people should be cautious about the second wave of COVID-19 infections, Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education Dr. K. Sudhakar said. “As of now there is…
COVID-19 second wave scare: No leave for healthcare staff for 50 days
March 19, 2021Bengaluru: The State Government has decided not to grant leave the next 50 days for Health Department staff in the wake of possible COVID-19 second wave in Karnataka, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Talking to reporters after chairing a meeting with senior officials and heads of key Government Hospitals here yesterday,…
Surge in COVID: CM to hold meeting tomorrow
March 14, 2021Fresh restrictions not ruled out; stress on testing, vaccination drive Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has convened a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru tomorrow (Mar. 15) at 5 pm in view of sudden rise in COVID-19 positive cases in Karnataka. A senior officer of State Health Department told Star of Mysore this morning…
CM, Health Minister take first dose of Covaxin
March 13, 2021Bengaluru: To instill confidence among people about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar took the first dose of the vaccination here yesterday. Both of them took the vaccine in Victoria Hospital at around 4 pm. After administering vaccine, both of them…
State sets target of 1.5 lakh vaccination per day: Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar
March 7, 2021State sets target of 1.5 lakh vaccination per day: Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar Bengaluru: The State Government has set a target of vaccinating 1.5 lakh people daily, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Speaking to reporters after holding a meeting to review the COVID-19 situation and progress of vaccination drive across…
Six killed as gelatin sticks explode in Chikkaballapur; CM orders probe
February 23, 2021Chikkaballapur: At least six people were killed, while a few sustained injuries after bunch of gelatin sticks exploded at a quarry site near Hirenagavalli village in Chikkaballapur district in the intervening hours between Monday and Tuesday. The incident comes close on the heels of a similar blast at a quarry site in CM Yediyurappa’s hometown…
Marshals to ensure COVID-19 guidelines at Wedding Halls: Minister Dr. Sudhakar
February 23, 2021Bengaluru: Marshals will be deployed in Marriage Halls to ensure strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Speaking to media after holding a video-conferencing with the Deputy Commissioners’ of all districts in the wake of reports of second wave here yesterday, he bemoaned that people attending large gatherings…
All health, frontline workers must take jab to prevent second wave: Dr. Sudhakar
February 21, 2021Bengaluru: Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar said that COVID-19 vaccination is must for all health and frontline warriors to prevent outbreak of second wave of COVID-19 in the State. Speaking to media here yesterday, he said Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has issued instruction in this regard in the wake of poor response…
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