Bengaluru: Technical Advisory Committee has suggested the State Government to increase medical staff to effectively face third wave of COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, a committee, headed by senior IAS Officer and former Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Ajay Seth, had submitted a report during the first wave of Corona which must be…
Mangaluru: The Karnataka Government on Monday announced compensation to the family members of the dead in Taukate cyclone havoc. Speaking to newsmen after a review meeting, Revenue Minister R. Ashok, who visited affected places earlier, announced the compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the dead. He said the Government…
Bengaluru: With the second wave of COVID-19 causing havoc, the State Government has decided to form Decentralised Triage Centres (DTCs) in urban areas to effectively manage existing cases. The State Government has issued a directive to manage the spread of the virus at the Ward- level. Likewise, measures are being taken to curb the virus…
Acute shortage of Liposomal Amphotericin B — anti-fungal medication used to treat infection Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar has said yesterday that it has been decided to start treatment for “black fungus” at Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru on a pilot basis, and later extend the treatment to Medical Colleges and District Hospitals. Noting…
Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP R. Dhruvanarayan, who is also the KPCC Working President and Varuna Congress MLA Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah have demanded a white paper on the allocation of money by the State Government for tackling the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to presspersons after holding a meeting on COVID Management at Jaladarshini Guest House here yesterday,…
Hunsur: KPCC Women’s Wing President Dr. Pushpa Amaranth has urged the State Government to create jobs for daily wagers under the MGNREGA by increasing the present 100 days to 200 days due to current total lockdown. Addressing a press meet here on Friday, she also wanted the Government to double the current wages from Rs….
Task Force formed to tackle third wave Bengaluru: Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa has claimed that COVID cases are showing a downward trend in the State, due to concerted efforts by the State Government. Addressing a press conference here yesterday, he said, from 50,112 cases on May 5, it came down to 39,990 on Wednesday….
Water-tight system developed to prevent hoarding, unscrupulous use and pilferage Mysore/Mysuru: A COVID patient-friendly and a fool-proof system has been developed by the State Government to prevent hoarding, black-marketing and pilferage of Remdesivir drug. The online system will ensure equitable distribution of the drug among patients and also will bring in a systemic change in…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has announced that it would temporarily suspend anti-COVID vaccination for people aged 18 to 44 from tomorrow (May 14). “This order will be applicable for COVID vaccination at all Government COVID vaccination centres in the State,” a note issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare yesterday read. This includes…
Mysore/Mysuru: Did you know that the Government takes care of the cost of treatment for COVID? This can be done only if the patient is registered under the Suvarna Aarogya Suraksha Trust (SAST). Officials said families are advised to alert the doctors in the initial days itself to convert cases to SAST. For those who…
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