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Karnataka to vaccinate those going abroad for studies or employment

Covid vaccine doses will be administered on a priority basis to all those going abroad for studies and jobs

Karnataka reports 1,250 black fungus infections, 39 fatalities

Of the 1,250 affected patients, 1,193 are still under treatment.

Objective is to vaccinate everyone as soon as possible: K'taka Health Min

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday said that the state government's first priority now is to vaccinate as many people as possible against Covid-19 to prevent a third wave of the infection

Karnataka CM post not vacant, no leadership change: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said there is no question of leadership change in Karnataka as the Chief Minister's position is not vacant and the incumbent Yediyurappa is functioning efficiently.

Karnataka coronavirus update: Tally tops 2.5 mn; 476 more deaths reported

The state has reported 24,214 new cases in a day, according to the state health bulletin on Thursday

Karnataka puts on hold decision to sell 3,667 acres to JSW Steel

This comes amid opposition from within the ruling BJP and cases pending in courts

Controlling Covid is my only focus: Yediyurappa on replacement speculation

Speculations are rife that some attempts were on within the ruling BJP to replace him

Karnataka to have new discharge policy for patients, post-Covid precautions

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Wednesday said the state will have a new Covid-19 discharge policy and post-Covid precautions in view of the rising cases of Black Fungus infection

Facing Covaxin shortfall, K'taka to give second dose only to 45+ age group

The Karnataka government, in order to tide over a shortfall in Covaxin stock in the state, has directed health officials to administer the second dose of Covid vaccine only to people above 45 years

40 K'taka labs fined over Rs 20 lakh for delay in uploading Covid reports

As many as 40 Covid testing labs in Karnataka have been fined more than Rs 20 lakh for the delay in uploading the results of Covid-19 tests, said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwathnarayan

Centre allocates additional 1,030 vials of Amphotericin-B to Karnataka

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers DV Sadananda Gowda announced that an additional 1,030 vials of Amphotericin-B, a drug used to treat black fungus, have been allocated to Karnataka

Second lockdown relief package under consideration: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday said a second financial package for the COVID-induced lockdown was under consideration. This package is aimed at providing relief to certain sections left out of the first one, he said. The Chief Minister said the COVID situation has improved with oxygenated and ICU beds being available to patients in need and on time. Further noting that the steady decline in daily COVID cases, especially in cities like Bengaluru, was a bit of an ease, he, however, said the situation in rural areas is not satisfying, and people there need to be more cautious. "Within the financial limitations, I have done my duty. It is known to everyone what Siddaramaiah (leader of opposition) did while in power, I have done it (announced the package) within the limitations," Yediyurappa said in response to a question about the criticism of the Leader of the Opposition against the package. Speaking to reporters here, the Chief Minister said, "Still

Karnataka govt directs experts to track possible cause of black fungus

Dr CN Ashwath Narayan has directed the treatment protocol committee to track whether the rise in the Mucormycosis cases is linked to the use of industrial oxygen and its possible contamination

India becomes third nation after US, Brazil to cross 300,000 Covid deaths

One-third of the deaths added in just 23 days of this month

Karnataka Covid update: State logs 31,1183 new cases, 451 fatalities

Karnataka on Saturday reported 31,183 fresh coronavirus cases and 451 deaths, the Health Department said

Lockdown in Karnataka extended till June 7, says CM B S Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday announced extension of lockdown from May 24 to June 7 for a period of 14 days to contain the spread of coronavirus in the State.

Hospitals should inform govt before black fungus treatment: K'taka Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwathnarayan on Thursday said none of the hospitals should give treatment for black fungus without bringing to the notice of concerned government authorities

Karnataka to resume Covid-19 vaccination of 18-44 age group from Saturday

The Karnataka government will resume the Covid-19 vaccination drive for people in the 18-44 years age group from Saturday

'Reducing testing rate in Karnataka could lead to Covid-19 third wave'

The number of Covid-19 tests conducted in the state has come down in last three weeks, says Karnataka advisory panel member Dr HM Prasanna

One-third of Covid cases & fatalities reported in second wave in Karnataka

One-third of the total Covid cases and fatalities since the outbreak of the pandemic in Karnataka took place in the last two-and-half months when the second wave hit the State, reveals official data