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KMC blames self-test kits for Covid data fog

Mr Ghosh further highlighted that this is also posing a danger to the lives of these people who have tested positive using the test kits. “This is because in case their condition deteriorates and they need to be admitted to hospitals, the KMC will not be able to extend any help including arranging for ambulances since we don’t have any information on the patient,”

‘RT-PCR mandatory for inter-state movement’

"The next 15 days are very critical for Covid. I request everyone with folded hands to please wear masks and use hand sanitisers. We have to be very careful in the next few days. Please abide by the restrictions that we have already issued. This virus is not disastrous in nature but is spreading extremely fast so we have to be very cautious. If we see a deterioration in the current situation then further restrictions will be enforced,"

3 from London test positive for Covid in Bengaluru

So far, three patients have tested positive for Omicron variant in the state. Two have travel history and one did not have any travel history. The health department initiated a series of measures to contain the infection from the new variant.

JNU set to reopen in phases from Monday

In addition to 72 hours of RT-PCR negative report for students coming from these states, it is likely to be made mandatory to have both doses of the vaccine.