Covid-19 News: The Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has mandated that mask-wearing be mandatory for all those over 60 and those with comorbidities, in response to the increasing alarm about Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 instances in Kerala.
Dinesh Gundu Rao, the Karnataka health minister, has announced that more tests are being conducted on individuals exhibiting symptoms of the Covid-19 subvariant JN.1. The minister also disclosed that the state government has stepped up monitoring in districts that share a border with Kerala.
The Karnataka health minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, stated that the government will provide an advice and that the situation is being continuously watched. As of right now, there is no need for any restrictions on people's ability to move about or congregate.
Nobody has to worry about this. Our technical advisory committee, led by Dr. (K) Ravi, convened yesterday after we had a meeting the day before, and our officials and specialists discussed the steps that needed to be taken," Rao stated.
"It is mandatory for individuals over 60 years old, those with comorbid conditions such as heart and kidney problems, and those suffering from fever, phlegm, or cough to wear masks. We are informing the general public about this. We have also requested that our health centers and hospitals be ready. In border districts with Kerala, such as Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, and Chamarajanagara, there ought to be increased monitoring, he continued.
Rao responded that there are now no restrictions on gatherings or people's freedom of movement when asked if there would be any for Ayyappa pilgrims returning from Kerala.
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