'People Need Not Panic': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah After State Reports 3 Covid Deaths

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, "People need not panic. Precautionary measures have to be taken."

Additionally, the Chief Minister mentioned that the three fatalities were attributed to comorbidities.

Source : PTI

In the wake of the recent surge in novel coronavirus cases in Karnataka, three individuals have lost their lives to the infection. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed public concerns about COVID-19, reassuring the community and emphasizing the importance of taking precautionary measures. He stated, "People need not panic. Precautionary measures have to be taken." Additionally, the Chief Minister mentioned that the three fatalities were attributed to comorbidities.

On Covid-19, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, "People need not panic. Precautionary measures have to be taken. People above the age of 60 should wear masks in public spaces. So far, 3 people with co-morbidities have died."

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According to a Health bulletin issued on Wednesday, two COVID-19-related deaths and 20 fresh cases were reported in Karnataka.

A 44-year-old man passed away on December 16, and a 76-year-old man succumbed on December 17 in Bengaluru, as reported in the bulletin. The former was asymptomatic, while the latter experienced breathlessness before his demise.

On Wednesday, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, a 64-year-old man died in the city due to Covid-19 infection five days ago. However, he said that it was not known whether it was due to the new subvariant JN.1 of the SARS CoV-2 virus. 

The patient reportedly had multiple comorbidities and was a resident of Chamarajpet.

On Thursday, a meeting was scheduled with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to discuss additional measures and preparations, according to Rao.

Emphasizing the need for more tests and genome sequencing to understand the infection's spread, he directed increased testing, particularly in border districts like Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Chamarajanagara, and Mysuru. In response to the current COVID-19 situation and the detection of the JN.1 sub-variant in Kerala, the Karnataka government has issued an advisory, urging individuals over 60, those with comorbidities, pregnant women, and lactating mothers to wear face masks outdoors and avoid enclosed, poorly ventilated, and crowded spaces.