In the wake of the rising spread of H3N2 variant of Influenza A virus, the Karnataka government has made masks mandatory for healthcare staff and issued an advisory to avoid unnecessary gatherings. H3N2 cases rises in Karnataka: Health Minister made mask mandatory.
State Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar said the H3N2 infection has been detected in 26 people, and H1N1 infection in 20 people. “The children below the age of 15 years face more danger from the H3N2 variant. It also infects persons above the age of 60 years,” he stated.
Addressing a press conference at the Vidhana Soudha after holding a high-level meeting over the rising Covid cases and H3N2 variant, Sudhakar also advised that pregnant women need to be careful. Sudhakar also said that a total of 60 cases of Adenovirus, which causes acute respiratory infections (ARI), were found in Karnataka.
“For six months, the staff of the Health department have not been wearing masks. Right from this day, the staff who works in hospitals and health care centres must wear masks,” he said. “From January to March, a total of 20 cases of H1N1 variant have been found in the state.
There is a rise in Adenovirus cases. But, there is no need to panic. All precautions have been taken. There is no shortage of medicines. As temperature soars in summer, one should take precaution,” Minister Sudhakar said.
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“It is not appropriate for the people to take medicines by themselves. Overdose of preventive medicines is also not good. People should avoid going out often between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Otherwise, there are more chances of getting infected,” the Minister stated.
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