Karnataka issues new Covid-19 guidelines in view of 4th wave concerns. Details here
review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basvaraj Bommai. “We have not taken any decision regarding imposing any penalty immediately," he added.
Noting that countries like South Korea, Thailand and Japan have been reporting a spike in cases, Sudhakar said the passengers travelling directly to the state from these countries will be specially monitored at the airports and their details and contact numbers will be collected, and they will be telemonitored at home.
Further, the minister informed that the number of Covid cases has slightly increased in Bengaluru, where the positivity rate rests at 1.9%, and the situation will be monitored in the district. "On 27 April, the prime minister will be holding a video conference with chief ministers and health ministers of all states, where more guidance and information may be shared.
After that, we will hold another round of meeting here and further measures, if required, will be taken," said Sudhakar. The minister went on to talk about the need to increase the number of booster jab beneficiaries as the World Health Organisation has pointed out that hospitalisation and ICU care are required more among unvaccinated people. "People above 60 years are being given the preventive or third dose for free.
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