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11.08.2022 / 19:01

Covid positivity rising because…: Karnataka min amid infection surge

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Thursday pointed out that only 17% of people have taken booster doses in the state and further urged all to get the third shot. This comes at a time when the positivity rate seems to be increasing in the state. Noting that immunity decreases or wanes after 6-7 months of taking the vaccine, he said, Sudhakar said, "Not taking the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine even when it has been made available free for everyone amounts to negligence and we as responsible citizens must avail it to enhance immunity." The health minister today met the COVID-19 technical advisory committee (TAC), and following which, he said, “The average positivity rate of Karnataka is 7.2% at the moment.

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Karnataka will be malaria-free by 2025, says health minister Dr K Sudhakar

Mansukh Mandaviya urged states to strengthen intersectoral, multi-partner and multi-level collaboration to ensure there was no mosquito breeding in neighbourhoods amid the monsoon season. Mandaviya had reviewed the preparedness for prevention and control of vector borne diseases with 13 high-burden states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Punjab Rajasthan Tripura, Delhi, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha & Tamil Nadu.

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Karnataka to take precautionary measures in border areas to curb Covid surge: CM

Covid cases. But there is no need to panic. Precautionary measures would be taken in border areas to control the pandemic," said the CM.

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2 new Omicron BA.2 variants found in Bengaluru: 5 states report Covid mutant strains so far. What does it indicate?

New Indian Express, “As per GISAID data, we have found BA.2.10 and BA.2.12, both sublineages of BA.2, in a few samples from Bengaluru. However, we need more samples and data to know more on this mutation. It is an alias of B.1.1.529.2.10, lineage from pango designation issue #496."

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Covid 4th wave in India soon: What Karnataka Health Minister said on XE variant

With new COVID variants, including Omicron hybrid strain XE, circulating, Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar urged all to complete their COVID-19 vaccination doses at the earliest. Also, the minister said that the state is prepared to face the 4th COVID wave.

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Karnataka's new Covid-19 cases fall below 10,000-mark, positivity rate at 6.5%

Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking the state's positivity rate to 6.5%, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Sunday.

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Karnataka sees dip in new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 11.31%

Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking the state's positivity rate to 11.31%, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Thursday.

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This K'taka dist finishes vaccinating 15-17 age group with 1st dose of Covid jab

BENGALURU :

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Karnataka eases some Covid curbs: Check what's allowed, what's not

restrictions that were imposed after a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases last year.

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Karnataka govt issues new norms to disposal of at-home Covid testing kits

testing kits used at home, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Friday.

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Karnataka achieves 100% first dose Covid vaccine coverage

Karnataka have been administered the first anti-Covid vaccine jab, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Sunday.

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Karnataka sees major decline in Covid cases; positivity rate at 19.33%

Covid cases at 42,470, while the state reported 35,140 recoveries and 26 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health department data showed. On Friday, 48,049 people had tested positive for Covid-19 across Karnataka.

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Karnataka: Infected with Covid? Now get vaccine after 3 months of recovery

dose only after three months of recovery.

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Karnataka reports 48,049 new Covid cases, slight decline seen in Bengaluru

Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking the state's positivity rate to 19.23%, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Friday.

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Karnataka reports 47,754 new Covid cases; over 30,000 infections from Bengaluru

Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking the state's positivity rate to 18.48%, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Thursday.

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Omicron cases rising in India: List of states that have reported new Covid-19 variant

University of Hong Kong study, the Omicron variant replicates around 70 times faster than delta and the original Covid-19 strain. However, the infection severity might be much lower as per the study.

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Karnataka detects five more cases of Omicron Covid variant, state's tally reaches 8

Karnataka on Thursday, said state health minister K Sudhakar.

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Karnataka: 29 students test COVID positive at private nursing school

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Omicron alert: 18 fliers tested Covid positive so far, genome sequencing underway, says govt

Omicron detection is underway for the passengers.

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Covid-19 infections at Dharwad medical college rise to 281; Govt hints at action

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Centre hopeful of positive outcome from talks with Zydus over Covid vaccine: Minister

Covid-19 vaccine ZyCov-D for children, Karnataka health minister K Sudhakar was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

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Covid-19 rules to be relaxed in Karnataka? CM Bommai to take decision soon, says minister

Karnataka Law Minister JC Madhuswamy on Saturday said," We've not taken any decision yet. After consultation with DCs of those villages which are still under COVID-19 restrictions, the CM will take the decision and announce it within one or two days," as quoted by news agency ANI.

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Karnataka directs border districts to achieve 100% vaccination as Kerala battles Covid surge

Karnataka has been keeping a close watch on its districts bordering the state.

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Karnataka: Covid-19 recovered patients to voluntarily undergo TB test

COVID-19 should voluntarily get themselves evaluated for TB. If it is detected at an early stage treatment will become easier," Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said.

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Karnataka govt reopens colleges amid Covid crisis but with condition

Covid-19 vaccine will be permitted to attend the colleges.

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Ramp up testing, prevent crowding: Centre cautions this state over Delta Plus variant of Covid

Delta Plus variant of Covid-19 have been detected in Karnataka, as per the state's health minister Dr K Sudhakar.

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Karnataka's first case of Delta Plus Covid variant reported in this district

Delta Plus variant of coronavirus in Karnataka has been detected in Mysuru district, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Wednesday.

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Covid vaccination: MP administers highest vaccine doses in a day, Bengaluru tops city rank. State-wise details

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Karnataka relaxes lockdown curbs in few districts following dip in Covid-19 cases. Details here

Karnataka government has decided to cautiously lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions in districts, including Bengaluru city, where the Covid positivity rate and the number of new cases have declined.In places where the positivity rate is more than 15% (about 11 districts), the Covid-induced lockdown will continue with the existing guidelines, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Thursday.These 11 districts -- Chikmagalur, Shivamogga, Davanagere, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Bengaluru rural, Mandya, Belagavi and Kodagu -- will have some relaxations from 14 June like the opening of essential shops.The Karnataka Health Minister also said that there will be relaxation for parks as well till 10 am.

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Karnataka to implement new Covid discharge policy as black fungus infections rise

black fungus infection, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Wednesday. "It has been decided to formulate a new discharge policy and post-Covid precautions for patients who have recovered from Covid-19 infection," said Sudhakar after a meeting with experts on containment of black fungus or mucormycosis.

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₹1,250 cr Covid relief package; ₹3k each for taxi drivers

₹1,250 crore on Wednesday. The Karnataka government said it will provide ₹3,000 each for auto/taxi drivers and construction workers; ₹2,000 for workers in the unorganised sector and ₹10,000 per hectare for floriculture farmers.

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Karnataka: Over 90 people got black fungus in state since Covid outbreak, says health minister

Karnataka government on Monday notified that altogether 97 people in the state contracted mucormycosis or black fungus as a post-COVID complications in the state, news agency PTI reported.

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Karnataka sees over 50,000 Covid cases in biggest single-day surge; nearly 50% from Bengaluru

Covid-19 cases in a single day with 50,112 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total caseload to 17,41,046, the state health department said on Wednesday.As many as 346 people died in the last 24 hours, taking the total fatalities to 16,884.Karnataka has 4,87,288 active cases. In addition, the state witnessed 26,841 recoveries in a day.Karnataka's capital Bengaluru reported 23,106 new Covid-19 cases, the highest-ever daily coronavirus counts.

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'Refrain from going to vaccination centres tomorrow': Karnataka health minister tells people of 18-44 age group

Karnataka has not received the required vaccine doses yet, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Friday. "We gave orders to Serum Institute, Pune for providing over 1 crore doses.

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All Bengaluru hospitals with less than 30 beds to not admit Covid-19 patients

Karnataka health minister K Sudhakar on Thursday.In addition to this, hospitals with less than 30 beds have been mandated to not admit Covid-19 patients."All hospital beds except those for dialysis patients, mother- childcare and life-threatening diseases to be dedicated for Covid patients in Bengaluru.

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Karnataka sees over 19,000 new Covid-19 cases in highest single-day spike since pandemic began

Karnataka Health Min underlines need for stringent measuresKarnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday underlined the need for more stringent action in Bengaluru in view of rising coronavirus cases leading to speculations about lockdown in the coming days."There is a need for more stringent measures in Bengaluru. This is my clear opinion and the same will be communicated to the Chief Minister for discussion," Sudhakar told reporters in Bengaluru after meeting Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, who is undergoing treatment in a private hospital for COVID-19.To a question, if he discussed imposing lockdown in Bengaluru with the Chief Minister, Sudhakar said, "I have discussed with him regarding it.

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Karnataka sees year's highest single-day Covid spike, CM Yediyurappa hints at stricter curbs

₹10,000 into the account of one crore families belonging to the economically weaker section, the Leader of Opposition in the assembly told media. He also claimed that he has not received any invitation from the government on the all-party meeting yet.

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Covid-19 cases may peak by May 1st week in the state: Karnataka health minister

BENGALURU : Amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the state, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday said that the experts have warned of peak in infections by the first week of May.The Minister also said experts have been asked to submit a report, based on which the government would take appropriate measures in the days to come."According to experts any wave will be there for 80 to 120 days, we have to be careful till May end, as this is just the beginning," Sudhakar said.Speaking to reporters after meeting with the technical advisory committee (TAC) and expert committee on COVID-19 constituted by the government, he said the infections may peak during the next two to three weeks by May first week and decline by the end of that

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Karnataka sees over 6,000 new Covid cases in highest single-day rise this year

Mortality among young, mid-age group is a cause of concern: Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Tuesday expressed concern over mortality among the young and mid-age groups due to COVID-19, amid a spike in cases, and has sought for a death audit from expert doctors to know the reasons.He also said the second wave of the pandemic was spreading faster than the first wave.Meanwhile, the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that next four weeks are very critical for India in controlling the resurgence of covid-19 cases. The government also expressed extreme concern over increasing deaths due to covid-19 in Punjab and Chhattisgarh.

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Covid mortality among young, mid-age group is a cause of concern: Karnataka health minister

Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Tuesday expressed concern over mortality among the young and mid-age groups due to COVID-19, amid a spike in cases, and has sought for a death audit from expert doctors to know the reasons.He also said the second wave of the pandemic was spreading faster than the first wave."Yesterday there has been an increase in cases.For the first time in the last six months 5,279 fresh cases were reported. More than 1 lakh cases have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours, and the mortality rate is also increasing.

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Bengaluru: 6,500 Covid cases per day can't be ruled out if rules are not followed, says Health Minister

coronavirus infections per day by the middle of April if control measures are not strictly followed, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Monday sought public cooperation to keep the Covid-19 situation under control."Technical advisory committee in their report has said till May end...till May-end we have to take things seriously and together fight it (Covid), without the cooperation from the public, the government alone cannot do anything," Sudhakar added.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, the Karnataka Health Minister said, saving lives was important and the government was committed to it."An expert from the technical advisory committee has said that there are chances of Bengaluru alone reporting nearly 6,500 cases per day by April

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Karnataka bans Holi, Ugadi, Good Friday, Shab-e-Barat festivities in public as second wave of Covid grips India

Karnataka, the state government has decided to ban public gatherings for upcoming festivals such as Holi, Ugadi, Shab-e-Barat and Good Friday across the state.The restrictions include public gatherings and congregations in public grounds, parks, markets and religious places.Issuing an order on Thursday, the state government has directed that all authorities concerned, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners, must ensure strict compliance of the order.Sharing the order on Twitter, Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar said, "In order to contain the second wave of Covid-19, public celebrations, gatherings and congregations shall not be allowed during the upcoming

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Travelling to Bengaluru next month? Negative RT-PCR Covid test report a must

Bengaluru will need to furnish a negative coronavirus test (RT-PCR) report, Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar informed on Thursday.The Karnataka Health Minister, who held a meeting to review the Covid-19 containment measures in the city, said it has been decided to hand-stamp infected people, to distinguish those exposed to the killer virus, residing in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits. "Nearly 1,400 cases have been reported in Bengaluru (on Wednesday), which is the highest in the last 4 months.

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Bengaluru: Quarantine Watch app introduced as COVID-19 cases rise

ANI reported. In the view of increasing COVID-19 positivity rates between 20-40 years of age, the government has started stamping patients who are under quarantine from Friday.

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Second wave of Covid-19 has begun in the state, says Karnataka health minister

BENGALURU : Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday said the second wave of coronavirus has begun and sought people's cooperation to contain the disease. "We are at the beginning of the second wave of coronavirus.

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Karnataka to have 3,000 vaccination centres from tomorrow: Health minister

Karnataka will be increased to 3,000 from Monday, state health minister K Sudhakar said on Saturday. "From 8 March, Covid-19 vaccination will be provided at about 3,000 centres including Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Taluk Hospitals and District Hospitals and the target is to vaccinate 1.5 lakh people each day across the state," Sudhakar said during a review meeting.The state health minister also informed that the daily Covid-19 case count in Bengaluru has jumped to 400, after recording about 200-250 new infections for several weeks.

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Covid vaccination: Aim to vaccinate 1.5 lakh people each day, says Karnataka min

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Saturday.Stressing the need to avoid crowding and agitations at least for the next one month aimed at controlling COVID cases, he said not more than 500 people will be allowed at large gatherings and necessary steps will be taken in this regard.The minister today held a meeting to review the COVID-19 situation and progress of vaccination drive in the state.Pointing out that there will be 3,000 vaccination centres from Monday, the minister urged people to come forward in large numbers to take the shot, his office quoted him as saying in a release.Further noting that since the last several weeks about 200-250 cases were being reported in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP-city corporation)

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Centre asks for report from Karnataka over minister getting Covid shot at home

NEW DELHI : The Centre on Tuesday said that it has asked for a report from the Karnataka government in connection with state Agriculture Minister BC Patil taking COVID-19 vaccine at his house instead of going to a hospital.Patil on Tuesday courted controversy after taking the vaccine at his house instead of going to a hospital, drawing criticism from state Health Minister K Sudhakar and others.Patil, 64, and his wife took the vaccine at his Hirekerur residence in Haveri district on the second day of the new phase of the vaccination drive to cover people aged above 60 and those aged 45 plus with co-morbidities."This is not allowed in the protocol.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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