COVID, Influenza, and SARI cases rise amid rain in the state: Education department issues guidelines

Amidst the rain, the spread of the coronavirus continues to increase in the state. In Bengaluru, the rising number of COVID cases every day is causing concern. Meanwhile, cases of influenza and SARI are also increasing, prompting the Education Department to issue COVID guidelines for schools.

The speed of COVID transmission has also gained momentum amidst the rains. The virus is slowly spreading among the population, quietly making its presence felt everywhere. Masks and sanitizers remind people of the old days. The number of COVID cases in the state is rising!

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The deadly COVID has quietly begun a new innings in the state, claiming four lives. The number of daily infections is also increasing, raising public concern. In the past 24 hours, 17 new COVID cases have been reported.

COVID alert!

Active COVID cases have risen to 253 in the state.
17 new COVID cases reported in the past 24 hours.
2 people have recovered from the infection in the past 24 hours.
276 COVID tests were conducted in the past 24 hours.
Among the infected, 250 are in home isolation.
The COVID positivity rate in the state is 6.1%.

“People with comorbidities should be careful, a few precautions have been issued regarding COVID. The central government has also stated that this COVID strain is not highly dangerous. It may cause minor discomfort for a few people. Those with low immunity need to be a bit more cautious. If other health conditions are present, COVID could also cause complications. People with comorbidities should remain vigilant.”

-Dinesh Gundu Rao, Health Minister

Increase in Influenza and SARI Cases Amid COVID

The COVID variant JN.1 virus has entered the state. Meanwhile, 4,536 cases of SARI and influenza have been detected so far, causing concern for health department officials. The rise in SARI and influenza cases day by day in the state is a cause for worry for the health department.

Education Department Issues COVID Guidelines for Schools

To prevent the spread of COVID infection, the state education department has issued guidelines for all government and private schools. If children show symptoms like fever, cough, or cold, they should not be sent to school. Treatment should be given based on medical advice, and children should be sent to school only after they have fully recovered, according to the education department guidelines.

Across the country, 3,700 active cases have been reported. Among these, 360 new cases were detected in the past 24 hours. Silently making a comeback, COVID continues its mischief. Experts suggest it is not very dangerous. However, those with breathing or other health problems should start taking preventive measures now.