New Covid-19 guidelines for Christmas, New Year: What CM Siddaramaiah said
Speaking to the reporters after holding a high-level meeting on the situation of Covid-19, he said, 'The number of Covid-19 cases has increased. Masks should be wear in crowded areas. The guideline will be discussed in the cabinet sub-committee', he said.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that no new guidelines have been issued for Christmas and New Year celebrations, as precautionary measures are the only way to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 JN.1 virus, a clone of Covid-19.
Speaking to the reporters after holding a high-level meeting on the situation of Covid-19, he said, ‘The number of Covid-19 cases has increased. Masks should be wear in crowded areas. The guideline will be discussed in the cabinet sub-committee’, he said.
The government will follow the advice given by the Technical Advisory Committee regarding Covid-19. The suggestions given by the technical advisory committee will be followed in the coming days’, he said. The death toll in Bangalore has risen to three. Currently 92 active cases have been reported in Karnataka.
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There are 80 cases in Bangalore, 72 people are isolated at home, 20 people are undergoing treatment in the hospital. The Chief Minister informed that 2041 active cases have been reported in neighboring Kerala, 77 in Tamil Nadu, 35 in Maharashtra, 23 in Goa and 12 in Gujarat.
The rate of covid testing in the state has been increased to 5 thousand per day. It has 1500 rapid antigen tests and 3500 RTPCR tests. People need not worry, but necessary precautions should be taken. He assured that the government will take all necessary precautions.
Karnataka Chief Minister also said that the mistakes made during previous Covid waves should not be repeated this time. Oxygen, ventilator, beds should not be a problem. Last time many people died due to trouble. Availability of oxygen should be ensured.
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Health department and medical education department should be prepared for this and ensure that none of these are lacking. It is suggested that the recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee should be followed’.
Guidelines issued by the State Government:
People above 60 years of age, suffering from kidney, heart, liver problems, pregnant and lactating women should wear masks and avoid visiting closed, poorly ventilated places and crowded places.
Those suffering from symptoms of respiratory problems such as fever, cough, cold, etc. should immediately seek medical advice and wear a mask.
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Maintaining personal hygiene. If sick, stay home and minimize contact with others.
It is better to wear a mask in crowded areas.
Taking precautionary measures while traveling abroad.
The state is also making arrangements to monitor, test and report cases of fever along the border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
In all private and government hospitals, it has been suggested to make the Covid test mandatory in cases of respiratory distress and fever.
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