Thomas (Special correspondent)
Measures are being taken to increase vaccine administration, says Minister Dr K Sudhakar.
• Urges people to come forward and get vaccinated without delay.
• Chief Minister will write a letter to Prime Minister urging him to impose restrictions on travelers from specific countries.
• Attempts are on to prevent viral transmission at an early stage.
• There have been suggestions that those who do not receive second dose shouldn’t have access to the mall, theater, and government should take decision towards non-payment for treatment in a private hospital and others.We are yet to take any decisions on these.
• The issue of the corpse of patient at the ESI hospital has come to my notice and such negligence should not have happened and it is regrettable.Will take appropriate action in this regard.
Minister of Health and Medical Education Minister,Dr K Sudhakar today said that around 2,500 international passengers arrive to Karnataka every day and it is now mandatory for everyone to undergo RT-PCR testing.
Speaking to reporters,after the technical advisory committee meeting, Dr K Sudhakar said that mandatory RTPCR test is being carried out for travelers from countries where the new virus is found.
Chief Minister has instructed us to test travelers from any country, he said. About 2,500 passengers come to the state every day, from various nations.
For those who are negative,will be home quarantined for seven days.For those who are symptomatic and negative,will have to undergo testing at home on the 5th day.
Asymptomatic will be tested on the 7th day.If positive,they will be immediately hospitalized. And they will be treated separately, Sudhakar said.
Covid’s new variant,Omicron virus has been found in 12 countries across the world.To prevent this variant,all necessary precautionary measures are being taken in the state.
Considering our population and health infrastructure,we need to be more careful than other countries,Dr Sudhakar said.
Preparations for the health care services including availability of beds,oxygen beds, deployment of doctors and personnel,supply of medicine were also discussed at the meeting.
Those who haven’t got vaccination should voluntarily come forward and get vaccinated and stay safe.
Suggestion regarding vaccine drive and measures to increase the numbers were discussed.
41 lakh people are slated to get second dose of Covid vaccine.Priority will be given to reach out to these people,Dr Sudhakar said.
Central government is getting samples from all states.Every international passenger’s contacts are being tracked and tested, Sudhakar said.
Guidelines for treatment :
At the meeting,ways to effectively deal with the Omicron virus,how to control it,and what preparations are to be taken in hospitals and medical colleges were also discussed.
Using technology such as Quarantine App,Tele Medicine are also being considered.In addition, a panel of 10 experts has been set up to formulate separate guidelines for treatment,Sudhakar told reporters.
