The Karnataka government will start screening international passengers at Bengaluru airport in view of a sudden spurt in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Wednesday
He, however, did not specify from which date the screening process will begin at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here.
“We will have to take certain precautionary measures in the wake of global situation. KIA has a high inflow of international passengers. We will start screening passengers there,” Sudhakar said.
The Minister emphasised the need for people to take precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, especially in China.
He said new COVID-19 guidelines would be issued.
The state government has taken measures to send positive samples for genome sequencing to keep track of emerging variants, as per Union Health Ministry’s guidelines.
“Some countries including China and Japan are witnessing a sudden spurt in cases. China is witnessing more hospitalisation. Therefore, we need to focus on booster (precaution) dose coverage,” Sudhakar told reporters here.
“A high level meeting will be chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to discuss next course of action,” he added.
The state has achieved 100 per cent double dose COVID-19 vaccination, but a lot of people are yet to take precaution jab.
“All those who are yet to get their booster (precaution) shots should voluntarily come forward and get it,” Sudhakar said in an appeal to people.
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Garam-Dharam with our red-hot girls. @aapkadharam #Fanmoment #celebrity #bollywood #Celebrityonboard… https://t.co/dvyNUTNuBp
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Union Health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Union Home min Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
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- Mask is all the more important for people with comorbidities or are of higher age.
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- Only 27-28% of people have taken precaution dose.
- We appeal to others, especially senior citizens, to take precaution dose.
- Precaution dose is mandated and guided to everyone.
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In view of the rising cases of #Covid19 in some countries, reviewed the situation with experts and officials today.… https://t.co/n3QZ4hBsra
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यह स्पष्ट दिखाता है कि भाजपा का उद्देश्य बढ़ते जनसमर्थन से घबराकर भारत जोड़ो यात्रा को डिस्टर्ब करने का है। दो दिन… https://t.co/Qge5liT8Gb
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) 1671605777000
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I want to ask whether the specific family is above all protocols. I can believe that the family gets more importance in the party than its president but they have to follow Covid protocols.
– Union Minister Anurag Thakur
