People Mask Up In Bengaluru As Karnataka Issues Advisory Amid JN.1 Covid Variant Scare

Amid the growing scare of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 cases, people in Karnataka were seen wearing face masks in crowded places.

Karnataka government issued as advisory for people, especially the elderly and those with comorbidities to wear masks in the wake of new JN.1 variant detection.

The Karnataka government has issued an advisory for people, especially the elderly and those with comorbidities, to wear masks in the wake of a spike in cases in neighbouring Kerala. (Source: PTI)

Karnataka, which has recorded three Covid deaths in the past one week, has advised people to strictly avoid visiting closed, poorly ventilated spaces and crowded areas. (Source: PTI)

With Christmas and New Year around the corner, the government said it was continuously monitoring the situation and there was no need for any restriction on movement and gathering of people. (Source: PTI)

Medical staff at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Disease. In a high-level meeting, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said instructions have been given to health department officials to make arrangements for required oxygen, ventilators and beds in hospitals. (Source: PTI)

The government has suggested setting up of dedicated wards at private and government-run hospitals with all the required facilities for treatment of Covid patients. (Source: PTI)