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Bengaluru lockdown: BBMP Mayor asks for more time from Karnataka govt to tackle Covid crisis

BBMP Mayor Goutham Kumar has said that more time will be needed to fight Covid-19 in Bengaluru, he further said that a proposal has been made to the Karnataka CM in this regard.

Jul 17, 2020

TTD chairman plans to continue darshan at Tirumala even after 140 workers tested Covid positive

After 140 employees tested positive for Covid-19, TTD chairman YV Subba Reddy said that the Srivari darshan at Tirumala will continue with precautionary measures.

Jul 17, 2020

Non-Covid hospital in Bengaluru reports 17 positive cases among staff

In a shocking development, 17 staff members at the Sanjiv Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics have tested positive for COVID-19 even though the hospital doesn't treat COVID patients, raising concerns about how it could have been transmitted.

Jul 16, 2020

Hospital bed availability in Bengaluru is now public on the BBMP dashboard, tracked in real-time

After a long wait, the BBMP has finally published real-time information on hospital bed availability on their dashboard. Patients can track bed availability before getting admitted, making the process transparent.

Jul 14, 2020

Immunity of COVID-19 survivors last only few months; risk of infection persists

The study showed that patients at a clinic in Munich showed a significant drop in the number of so-called neutralising antibodies in the body.

Jul 13, 2020

Shilpa Shetty's yoga tips to beat lockdown muscle stress

Actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty has a few simple yoga tips to the people, who are unable to to go for a walk or hit the gym, which has led to stiffening of muscles and backache.

Jul 13, 2020

Stay home if you've given swab samples for Covid testing or face legal action: Karnataka govt issues notice

The Government of Karnataka issued an order on Monday enforcing that those who are going out after giving their swab samples for testing will be facing stringent legal action under the Epidemic Diseases Act.

Jul 13, 2020

Coronavirus: 23,000 under home quarantine provide false addresses to authorities in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, according to the data of the Citizen quarantine squads, reports have emerged of defaulters under home quarantine providing incorrect addresses and details. Nearly 23,000 such violations have been found so far in the city.

Jul 13, 2020

COVID-19 patient's body taken in auto-rickshaw to the burial ground in Telangana

In Telangana, dead body moved in auto rickshaw; no ambulance for COVID positive deceased

In Telangana, a relative of a COVID-19 patient took the deceased body to the burial ground in an auto-rickshaw. Enquiry into the matter has been ordered.

Jul 12, 2020

Kerala doctor gets coughed on while on duty, KK Shailaja condemns incident

A doctor and her team recently were attacked by a group heading to do their work in Kerala, one of whom stuck their head inside the car and coughed on the doctor. KK Shailaja, Health Minister for Kerala condemned the incident.

Jul 11, 2020

Karnataka involves RWAs in Covid care, issues guidelines to set up centres for asymptomatic patients

The Karnataka government on Saturday issued a notification of guidelines that Resident Welfare Associations in the state can follow to set up COVID care centres in order to accommodate asymptomatic patients.

Jul 11, 2020

Mysuru Palace sealed, staff tests Covid positive; sanitisation begins

After a camel care taker's son tested positive for Covid-19 at the Mysuru Palace, the palace has been shut and sealed for sanitation, the district administration confirmed.

Jul 11, 2020

WHO says airborne COVID transmission a concern but droplets appear dominant

WHO released new guidelines on the transmission of the coronavirus on Thursday that acknowledged some reports of airborne transmission.

Jul 11, 2020

COVID-19 killer air filter developed by scientists amid airborne risk

Scientists have developed a "catch and kill" air filter that can trap the virus responsible for Covid-19, killing it instantly.

Jul 11, 2020

A view of Vidhana Soudha after the entry gates were closed following political development in Karnataka on July 10, 2019.

Karnataka govt appoints 8 zonal officers in Bengaluru to manage Covid-19 | See list

The Karnataka government has appointed 8 IAS officers zone-wise in Bengaluru to effectively manage COVID-19 in the city as cases rise in the state.

Jul 9, 2020

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Health News

Bengaluru lockdown: BBMP Mayor asks for more time from Karnataka govt to tackle Covid crisis

TTD chairman plans to continue darshan at Tirumala even after 140 workers tested Covid positive

Non-Covid hospital in Bengaluru reports 17 positive cases among staff

Hospital bed availability in Bengaluru is now public on the BBMP dashboard, tracked in real-time

Immunity of COVID-19 survivors last only few months; risk of infection persists

Shilpa Shetty's yoga tips to beat lockdown muscle stress

Stay home if you've given swab samples for Covid testing or face legal action: Karnataka govt issues notice

Coronavirus: 23,000 under home quarantine provide false addresses to authorities in Bengaluru

In Telangana, dead body moved in auto rickshaw; no ambulance for COVID positive deceased

Kerala doctor gets coughed on while on duty, KK Shailaja condemns incident

Karnataka involves RWAs in Covid care, issues guidelines to set up centres for asymptomatic patients

Mysuru Palace sealed, staff tests Covid positive; sanitisation begins

WHO says airborne COVID transmission a concern but droplets appear dominant

COVID-19 killer air filter developed by scientists amid airborne risk

Karnataka govt appoints 8 zonal officers in Bengaluru to manage Covid-19 | See list

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