Health News

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

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to become India's largest Covid-19 facility

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre will now be India's largest COVID-19 facility with 10,100 beds. This will be used for asymptomatic and patients with mild symptoms of COVID-19.

Jul 6, 2020

Working out vs consuming lesser calories - the better way to lose weight

This article will provide some evidence-based guidelines on both incidental and non-incidental exercise.

Jul 5, 2020

It takes 18 months to develop good vaccine: Ex-ICMR chief

Ex-ICMR Chief NK Ganguly spoke about vaccine development and the process even in the fast track. He elaborated that it may be difficult to say if the vaccine will be successful.

Jul 5, 2020

China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily

A team of Chinese scientists found that the new strain of G4 swine flu virus is not new and doesn't infect humans easily.

Jul 4, 2020

Six health employees in Mangaluru test COVID-positive

A health official revealed that 6 health employees in Mangaluru have tested positive for Coronavirus, all six have been quarantined.

Jul 3, 2020

Diet plan for coronavirus patients in Karnataka | Full list here

The Karnataka Government has issued an order prescribing a new diet for hospitals and patients to adhere to for COVID-19. The full meal plan was given.

Jul 3, 2020

Home isolation for mild and asymptomatic Covid-19 cases in Karnataka

Karnataka government is mulling over home isolation as a possibility for mild and asymptomatic COVID cases in the state to prevent a shortage in hospital beds.

Jul 2, 2020

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launches 1088 ultra-modern 108 and 104 ambulances on Doctor's Day

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched 1088 ultra-modern 108 and 104 ambulances on Doctor's Day.

Jul 1, 2020

New eye drops to prevent common cause of blindness

Researchers have developed eye drops that could prevent vision loss after retinal vein occlusion, a major cause of blindness for millions of adults worldwide.

Jul 1, 2020

52-year-old man dies of 'breathlessness and fever' after 18 Bengaluru hospitals refuse to admit

In a tragic series of events, a 52-year-old man in Bengaluru succumbed to 'breathlessness and fever' as he was carried from hospital to hospital around the city after being refused admission at 18 hospitals.

Jun 30, 2020

Coronavirus-positive Bengaluru IPS officer's wife spits on woman lawyer

A Bengaluru lawyer alleged that the wife of IPS officer Ajay Hilori who has tested positive for COVID-19 and is being probed by CBI as part of the IMA Ponzi Scheme, spat on her and intimidated her.

Jun 30, 2020

Chinese researchers warn of new swine flu-like virus in pigs with human pandemic risk

A new flu virus found in Chinese pigs has become more infectious to humans and needs to be watched closely in case it becomes a potential "pandemic virus", a study said, although experts said there is no imminent threat.

Jun 30, 2020

Violation of rights: Doctors, activists slam Karnataka govt for not revealing test results to Covid positive patients

The Karnataka Govt told labs not to reveal COVID test results directly to patients, and instead upload the results on an official portal. The move has invited criticism from many as a violation of the basic rights of patients.

Jun 29, 2020

Karnataka Govt changes quarantine rules for inter-state travellers| Check full list here

The Karnataka government has issued new changes to quarantine rules for inter-state travellers in the country. The changes include a 7-day institutional quarantine and 7-day home quarantine for all Maharashtra travellers.

Jun 28, 2020