Health News

Karnataka involves RWAs in Covid care, issues guidelines to set up centres for asymptomatic patients

The Karnataka government on Saturday issued a notification of guidelines that Resident Welfare Associations in the state can follow to set up COVID care centres in order to accommodate asymptomatic patients.

Jul 11, 2020

Mysuru Palace sealed, staff tests Covid positive; sanitisation begins

After a camel care taker's son tested positive for Covid-19 at the Mysuru Palace, the palace has been shut and sealed for sanitation, the district administration confirmed.

Jul 11, 2020

WHO says airborne COVID transmission a concern but droplets appear dominant

WHO released new guidelines on the transmission of the coronavirus on Thursday that acknowledged some reports of airborne transmission.

Jul 11, 2020

COVID-19 killer air filter developed by scientists amid airborne risk

Scientists have developed a "catch and kill" air filter that can trap the virus responsible for Covid-19, killing it instantly.

Jul 11, 2020

Karnataka govt appoints 8 zonal officers in Bengaluru to manage Covid-19 | See list

The Karnataka government has appointed 8 IAS officers zone-wise in Bengaluru to effectively manage COVID-19 in the city as cases rise in the state.

Jul 9, 2020

Karnataka: CM Yediyurappa visits BIEC, inspects India's largest Covid facility | See pics

On Thursday, the chief minister visited the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to see the arrangements at India's largest COVID care centre.

Jul 9, 2020

Chinnaswamy Stadium and Palace Grounds to be turned into Covid care centres in Bengaluru

After BIEC, the CM's office announced on Thursday that the Chinnaswamy Stadium and Palace Grounds in Bengaluru will be turned into COVID care centres.

Jul 9, 2020

12 HAL employees test positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru, one dies

Twelve employees at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Bengaluru have tested positive for Coronavirus, one has died. The company said in a statement that all precautions are being take.

Jul 9, 2020

Is delay in BU code a reason behind hospitals refusing patients in Bengaluru

Test results for Covid-19 take a long time to be received, however, when a patient tests positive a BU code is received. The problem? Hospitals in Bengaluru might be refusing patients who don't have BU codes even.

Jul 9, 2020

Amid Covid-19 crisis in Bengaluru, BBMP turns hospital into maternity centre

In a new move, the BBMP announced that it has turned a hospital in the city into a maternity centre following pregnant women testing positive after visiting government hospitals for medical care.

Jul 9, 2020

Scientists warn of potential wave of COVID-linked brain damage

Scientists warned on Wednesday of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggested COVID-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium.

Jul 8, 2020

Is it enough: Citizens ask as BBMP allots 71 ambulances for Bengaluru zone-wise | See list

In a list shared, the BBMP has allotted a total of 71 ambulances to Bengaluru dividing them across the city zone-wise apart from tempo travellers. Citizens ask authorities if 71 ambulances will be enough for a metropolitan city like Bengaluru.

Jul 7, 2020

Community transmission of Covid-19 a reality in Karnataka, reveals minister

With cases rapidly increasing in Karnataka, Minister JC Madhuswamy told the media that Coronavirus is spreading at the community level, confirming the fears of the people.

Jul 7, 2020

China's Sinovac starts phase 3 trials for its Covid-19 vaccine in Brazil

China's Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential coronavirus vaccine in Brazil, it said on Monday, becoming one of three companies to move into the late stages in the race to develop an inoculation against the disease.

Jul 7, 2020

20 Bengaluru police stations sealed, will reopen after 48 hours

Over the weekend, 20 police stations were sealed for sanitisation in Bengaluru as cops working at these stations tested positive for COVID-19. Authorities say the stations will reopen in 48 hours.

Jul 6, 2020