Latest

Masks are back in Karnataka as Covid cases rise

As flu and Covid cases have started rising again in Karnataka, the state government has asked people to start wearing masks, observe hygiene protocol and avoid crowded places.

Karnataka health minister K. Sudhakar told journalists that the government has decided to make it compulsory for all health staff to wear masks while they are working in hospitals.

The decision was announced on Monday after a high-level meeting to take stock of the situation.

“We have also advised children, people above 65 years of age who have comorbidities and pregnant women to take preventive measures and avoid unnecessary crowds and undertake hygiene protocols,” the minister added.

IN Bureau

Recent Posts

‘Shaksgam Valley is part of India’: MEA on Chinese activities near Siachen Glacier

Highlighting Chinese activities near Siachen Glacier, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday…

8 mins ago

“Propaganda on India”: MEA firmly rejects USCIRF report on religious freedom in India

India on Thursday rejected the report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom that…

1 hour ago

One killed, 20 injured in twin landmine blasts in Balochistan

One person was killed and 20 others were injured in twin landmine blasts that shook…

1 hour ago

PoK: People continue to struggle due to skyrocketing inflation

The recent election held in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has not brought any relief to the people…

2 hours ago

Israeli Defence Minister meets with US Secretary of State

Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in southern…

2 hours ago

Protests continue in Balochistan against new check posts

The highways in Balochistan remained closed for the tenth day in a row as transporters…

5 hours ago