With 672 active Covid-19 cases in the state, the Karnataka government has advised the elderly, those with comorbidities, pregnant women and lactating mothers to take precautionary measures.
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Out of 3,783 responses, 23% indicated that ‘four or more individuals’ in their household have one or more Covid/ viral fever symptoms; 23% said ‘two-three members’; 8% hinted at one person, and 46% stated no one
Stating that neighbouring Kerala has started seeing a downward trend in Covid cases, he said he has asked officials to keep a close watch on those who are Covid positive.
Karnataka has made the COVID test mandatory for those with Influenza Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI), said State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu on Friday, adding that a helpline will be launched tomorrow. TheHealthSite.com
Till Wednesday, India's active Covid tally stood at 4,565. Of these, the highest number of cases was in Kerala (1,712), followed by Karnataka (1,245), Maharashtra (731), Tamil Nadu (181), and Andhra Pradesh (119).