Karnataka Covid-19 cases rise, School holiday extend! Health Minister reaction here

Karnataka Covid-19 cases: Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that as Covid-19 cases are being reported again, the state government will review the situation after three to four days and decide on the reopening of schools and colleges. Karnataka Covid-19 cases rise, School holiday extend! Health Minister reaction here.

“This sub-strain of (new) coronavirus is not dangerous. “However, since schools and colleges are reopening, the situation will be reviewed in the next three to four days and the steps to be taken will be decided,” he told reporters on Sunday.

On Sunday, health officials reported nine new Covid-19 cases in the state, taking the number of active cases to 47. A total of 104 samples, including 96 RT-PCR, have been tested for the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The infection rate is 8.65%.

The department said that of the active cases, 46 are under home care and one is receiving treatment at a private hospital. The Health Minister clarified that Covid patients are recovering without special care and there is no need to worry.

“Test kits are being sent to laboratories to increase Covid testing. Further steps will be taken as per the Centre’s instructions and expert advice. “In the current situation, there is no need for measures like restrictions at the border,” he said. “The necessary kits for Covid testing are available in the state.

Testing is being conducted for those facing acute respiratory distress (ARD) and various health problems. “Currently, due to the low number of Covid cases, testing is being conducted only at Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) locations,” he said.

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