Karnataka government on alert amid fears of increase in COVID, issued advisory for border areas

As per the rules, all aged folks aged 60 years and above, folks affected by co-morbidities (kidney, coronary heart, liver illnesses), pregnant ladies, lactating moms have been suggested to compulsorily put on face masks when going out. And it has additionally been suggested to strictly keep away from going to closed, much less ventilated locations and crowded locations.

Commissioner Randeep D has directed to conduct complete genome sequencing (WGS) for symptomatic people with worldwide journey historical past. Clusters, consultant samples of critically unwell, hospitalized sufferers, SARI circumstances and long-term hospitalization may even now bear WGS.

“In view of the Covid circumstances rising in Kerala, it’s essential to observe sure preventive and proactive measures in Karnataka. The suggestions of the Technical Advisory Committee (TRC) must be adopted on the acceptable stage, the advisor mentioned.

“As per Authorities of India pointers, there isn’t any must panic at current or improve cross border (Kerala, Tamil Nadu states) surveillance by instantly imposing restrictions.