Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the Nipah virus scare, which has caused huge concerns across neighbouring Kerala, Mysuru is becoming a dumping yard for clandestine dumping of Medical wastes from Kerala, which has caused a grave concern amongst the city residents. As proof of dumping of medical wastes from Kerala, office-bearers of Mysuru Lorry Owners Association, intercepted a…
DC urges calm amid Nipah virus scare
September 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has called upon the public not to panic in light of reported cases of Nipah virus in neighbouring Kerala but to exercise caution. He made these remarks during a virtual meeting with District and taluk-level officers to discuss measures to control Nipah virus and address the declaration of…
Nipah in Kerala, high alert in border
September 15, 2023Thermal screening must for those entering Karnataka from Kerala through Bavali check-post in H.D. Kote taluk Mysore/Mysuru: High alert has been sounded at H.D. Kote taluk that forms Karnataka-Kerala border in the district, following the spread of Nipah virus at Wayanad and Kozhikode in Kerala. As a precautionary measure, those entering the State from Kerala…
Nipah virus threat: Entry Check
September 9, 2021Government Advisory: Defer plans to visit Kerala or enter Karnataka till October end Mysuru and Kodagu health officials say no need to worry as of now Mysuru/Madikeri: With Nipah virus cases rising in Kerala, the Health, Police and Forest Departments have strengthened its surveillance and preparedness in the districts bordering Kerala and the main focus…
Nipah has not tiptoed to Mysuru, say officials
June 14, 2019Mysore: With batches of people in Ernakulam District of Kerala, hit by killer Nipah virus, being removed from the surveillance list, the Mysuru district officials are breathing easy and according to them, as of now there is no Nipah scare in Mysuru. However, they are alert and ready to combat the disease, they claim. Not…
Nipah scare: Surveillance unit set up at Bavali check-post
June 7, 2019Screening units will be established at Zoo, Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hill Mysuru: Following Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala and a high alert being sounded across eight districts in Karnataka bordering Kerala including Mysuru, District Health Officer Dr. Venkatesh said that Health and Family Welfare Department has taken all precautionary measures to prevent the spread…
Mysuru among 8 districts on high alert for Nipah virus
June 6, 2019Mysuru: Eight districts in the State including Mysuru have been put on a high alert and maximum surveillance for Nipah virus. This comes after a case from Kerala came to light. Chamarajanagar, Mysuru, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru have been identified as districts that are vulnerable and additional measures have been…
NIPAH, H1N1 outbreak: Officials asked to keep vigil on tourists
December 27, 2018Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar has directed District Health Officers to keep a strict vigil on tourists as they have the potential to carry Nipah Virus (NiV) and H1N1 (swine flu) virus from the neighbouring States who arrive in Mysuru as part of their tourist itinerary. During a phone-in programme held at his…
Nipah toll in Kerala rises to 14
May 28, 2018Kozhikode: The death toll due to deadly Nipah Virus (NiV) infection in Kerala climbed to 14 with one more person succumbing in this district on Sunday. Sources said, Abhin (26), hailing from Palazi, breathed his last due to high fever caused by the brain damaging virus in a private hospital. Sources said nine persons with…
Nipah awareness in city
May 28, 2018Mysuru: The threat of Nipah virus which has claimed 14 lives in Kerala and has also entered Karnataka is a cause for concern and to mitigate the fears of the people, an awareness programme was conducted by Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) at Cheluvamba Park, here yesterday. District President of KRV and BJP leader K. Madesh…
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