Karnataka: Government issues preventive instructions amid fear of Covid-19 JN.1

The Karnataka government’s Cabinet Subcommittee on Coronavirus on Tuesday issued a set of preventive instructions in view of the significant increase in COVID-19 cases due to the recently discovered coronavirus JN.1 variant in the state. These decisions were taken by the government subcommittee during the review meeting on Tuesday. Early on Monday, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah called a high-level meeting in an attempt to balance the situation. During the meeting he ordered officials to ensure that people aged 60 years and above wear masks both indoors and outdoors. About directed measures The precautionary measures ordered by the government emphasize strict compliance with Covid appropriate behaviour, including use of masks in public, maintaining social distancing, seven-day home isolation for infected people and avoiding sending children with symptoms. Is included. To schools. The coronavirus subcommittee also recommended the elderly and people with co-morbidities to receive the “precautionary vaccine”. It was reported that the state government has decided to procure 30,000 doses of Corbevax vaccine from the Centre. According to State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, at present no restrictions are being imposed on New Year celebrations and meetings. “The advisory is this: It recommends mandatory use of masks for everyone, especially people above 60 years of age and those with co-morbidities. Children with symptoms like cold, fever should not be sent to school and should stay inside It should remain the same.” The house is under surveillance. If necessary, tests are also conducted”, news agency PTI quoted the health minister as saying. Whereas all the people admitted to the hospital should be given a special permit or issued guidelines during the period of hospitalization. Respect”, the minister said. , collected. COVID-19 in Karnataka: status quo Karnataka, which is the largest contributor of JN.1 cases in India, has so far reported 34 cases of Covid-19, including three deaths. So far, 69 cases of JN.1 variant have been reported in India. The state government has ordered health officials to ramp up testing and review health facilities, including the availability of oxygen and beds. Besides, instructions have also been given to conduct audit of irregularities in the state.