Covid-19 first death reported: Lockdown restriction back to Karnataka?

Covid-19 first death: The Health Department said that 108 people have been tested for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, of which five have tested positive. Covid-19 first death reported: Lockdown restriction back to Karnataka?.

The first Covid-19 death was reported in Bengaluru on Saturday after the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the Karnataka Health Department said in an official statement. One person has been discharged from the hospital and the total number of active cases is 38. Out of the total 38 active Covid-19 cases, 32 have been reported from Bengaluru.

After covid-19 death reported in state people thinking that lockdown like restriction may back to Karnataka. Responding to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, state health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that, “There has been a slight increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, with a slight increase in the last 15 days.

“He said the state’s technical advisory committee met recently to discuss the situation. “We have advised that people with severe respiratory illness, especially those in hospitals, should undergo Covid-19 testing.” He also advised, “People who are on immunosuppressant drugs for various conditions, those with low immunity, pregnant women, and children should be a bit more cautious when visiting crowded places.

Preferably, wear a mask in crowded areas. It not only helps in preventing Covid-19 but also other viral and bacterial infections. However, wearing masks is not compulsory. There are no travel bans or movement restrictions within the city or state.”

Minister Rao reiterated that normal life can continue without fear. “Everything is normal, work, life, and routine activities. So far, 257 cases have been reported across the country, and importantly, none of them have shown serious symptoms. Only mild symptoms have been detected, so there is no need to panic.

My appeal to the public is that Covid-19 is now endemic. The coronavirus has become part of our system, just like any other virus. At any given time, someone may have Covid-19. The real concern is whether a new or severe variant emerges,” he added.

The Minister said that Covid-19 tests are mandatory only for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases. “Otherwise, standard guidelines apply: keep your hands clean, maintain hygiene. These measures are beneficial not just for Covid-19 but for preventing many other diseases as well.”

The Karnataka Health Department on Friday issued an advisory and said that a gradual increase is seen in terms of the spread of Covid-19 in Bengaluru in the last 20 days.

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