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"Government Mandates Face Masks as Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 Raises Concerns in Neighboring Kerala"
Published On : 2023-12-18T19:55:51+0530 [ IST ] |
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"Government Mandates Face Masks as Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 Raises Concerns in Neighboring Kerala"
India :
Amid the growing scare of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 cases in Kerala, the CM Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government has made it mandatory for people above the age of 60, and those with comorbidities, to wear masks. Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has informed that they have increased tests among people reporting symptoms of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1. The minister also informed that the state government has increased surveillance in border districts with Kerala. The situation is being continuously monitored, and there is no need for any restriction on movement and gathering of people as of now, Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, adding that the government would come out with an advisory.
"There is no need for anyone to worry. We had held a meeting day-before yesterday and our technical advisory committee headed by Dr (K) Ravi had met yesterday and there was a discussion between our officials and experts regarding the measures to be taken,'
," Rao
said."Those above 60 years of age and those with comorbidities like issues related to heart, and kidney among others, and those with cough, phlegm and fever should mandatorily wear masks. We are communicating this to the public. Also, we have asked our hospitals and health centres to be prepared. There should be more surveillance in border districts like - Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Chamarajanagara - which share a border with Kerala,' ‚" he added.
Source : The Times Of India
Tags : Public Health , Kerala , Face Masks , Preventive Measures , Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 , Government Mandate ,
Summary : In rеsponsе to concеrns about thе Covid sub-variant JN.1 in nеarby Kеrala, thе govеrnmеnt еnforcеs mandatory facе mask usagе to еnhancе prеvеntivе mеasurеs against thе potеntial sprеad of thе variant. This movе aims to safеguard public hеalth and curb thе transmission of thе virus.
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