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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Fresh Covid-19 guidelines issued for schools as cases rise in Karnataka
BENGALURU: The state health department has issued new guidelines for schools reopening after the summer vacation, in light of the current COVID-19 situation. Parents have been advised not to send children to school if they show symptoms such as fever, cough, or cold. Children should return only after recovery. If a student displays symptoms while at school, parents must be informed immediately, and the child sent home. Schools have been instructed to maintain cleanliness and strictly follow COVID-appropriate behaviour. If any staff members exhibit symptoms, precautionary measures must be taken, according to the new guidelines issued by the Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare, Shivakumar. Measures such as hand hygiene, cough etiquette, and adherence to COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) have also been strongly recommended.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Karnataka Health Department issues Covid-19 guidelines to schools ahead of reopening
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 31 (ANI): Given the current COVID-19 situation in the state and the reopening of schools in June, the Karnataka Health Department has issued a circular asking government and private schools to take precautions in the interest of school children's health. The instructions came following a Covid-19 situation review meeting held by the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on May 26. The instructions are as follows: If schoolchildren develop fever, cough, cold, and other symptoms, do not send them to school. Follow appropriate treatment and care measures as advised by the doctor. Children should be sent to school only after the symptoms have completely resolved. If children come to school with fever, cough, cold, and other symptoms, inform the parents and send such children home, as per the circular. Further, school teachers and non-teaching staff are advised to take appropriate precautions if they develop fever, cough, cold, or other symptoms. However, ensuring adherence to COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), including precautionary measures such as hand hygiene, Cough Etiquette, etc. According to the Union Health Ministry, India's COVID-19 tally has reached 2,710 active cases, with 1,170 patients discharged. The country reported seven deaths across multiple states, with comorbidities playing a significant role in most cases, according to state-wise data. According to the Health Ministry, in Delhi, one death was reported--a 60-year-old female with acute intestinal obstruction post-laparotomy, where Covid-19 was an incidental finding. Gujarat recorded one death, with details still awaited. Karnataka reported one fatality--a 70-year-old male who succumbed to acute cardiorespiratory arrest, acute encephalopathy with late-onset focal seizure, severe anaemia, thrombocytopenia, and comorbidities including diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), and ischemic heart disease (IHD). His Covid-19 status awaits RT-PCR confirmation, as per the statement. It also stated that Maharashtra reported two deaths: a 67-year-old male with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), left lung pneumonia, Covid-19 RT-PCR positive, and comorbidities including DM, HTN, and cerebrovascular accident (CVA); and a 21-year-old male with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), with one death reconciled. Punjab recorded one death--a 39-year-old male with Hepatitis B and acute respiratory syndrome. Tamil Nadu reported one death--a 60-year-old male with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension (HTN), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Kerala leads with 1,147 active cases, and reconciliation of mortality figures is ongoing. Bihar is awaiting daily COVID-19 updates. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, emphasising the need for vigilance. (ANI)
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Covid 19: Karnataka govt issues guidelines for schools, general public
Bengaluru: Amid rising COVID-19 concerns and a surge in active cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Saturday issued a circular and public advisory outlining guidelines for schools and the general public. The circular states that the guidelines are intended to protect the health of school children and the general public. The circular in connection with schools stated, 'These guidelines were formulated based on the recommendations made during a COVID-19 review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on May 26, given schools reopening across the state in June.' Key points include that children showing symptoms such as fever, cough, or cold should not be sent to school and must receive appropriate treatment as per medical advice. Children should only return to school after fully recovering from all symptoms. If a symptomatic child reports to school, parents must be informed immediately, and the child should be sent home. Similarly, if teachers or school staff develop symptoms such as fever, cough, or cold, they are advised to take necessary precautions. The circular emphasises maintaining hygiene, practising cough etiquette, and following COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB). The circular was issued by K.B. Shivakumar, Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare Services, to all district Deputy Commissioners and the Chief Health Officer of the Bengaluru civic agency. In a public advisory regarding COVID-19 surveillance and safety, the health department stated, 'In light of the increase in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the state continues to monitor and manage the situation through ongoing efforts to prevent transmission, detect cases, and provide care. The Department of Health and Family Welfare urges all citizens not to panic but to remain vigilant and actively support public health measures. Continued cooperation is essential to detect and contain new variants or potential outbreaks. Your health is our priority.' The public has been advised to stay alert but not anxious, avoid spreading unverified information, and report international travellers to authorities for necessary follow-up. People are encouraged to wear masks in crowded places, maintain physical distancing, and practice good hygiene. Citizens are also urged to report symptoms early, support testing and surveillance, and report unusual spikes in COVID-19-like symptoms through the IHIP portal's community monitoring tool. The public is advised to keep shared spaces clean. A toll-free helpline number has also been provided for health advice and emergency patient transport. The advisory concluded by stating, 'Together, we can quickly identify and control potential illnesses, keeping ourselves and our communities safe.' As of May 30, Karnataka reported 234 active COVID-19 cases. The state's positivity rate stood at 24.7 per cent, and the case fatality rate was 0.8 per cent. Among the active cases, 223 patients are in home isolation, while 11 are hospitalised.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Close monitoring, early identification: Karnataka issues COVID-19 guidelines for schools ahead of June reopening
In light of the prevailing COVID-19 situation and the scheduled reopening of schools in June, the Karnataka Government has issued a set of precautionary measures to be followed by government and private schools. The move follows a COVID-19 situation review meeting held on May 26, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Aimed at safeguarding the health of students, the guidelines emphasise the need for early identification and isolation of symptomatic children. According to the directive, children exhibiting symptoms such as fever, cough, or cold should not be sent to school and must receive appropriate medical care. They must be allowed to return only after their symptoms have completely subsided. Schools have been instructed to closely monitor students and immediately send home any child who displays symptoms while on campus. Parents are to be informed without delay in such cases. The advisory also extends to teaching and non-teaching staff, urging them to take similar precautions and avoid attending school if they exhibit any sign of illness. In addition to monitoring symptoms, schools are expected to reinforce COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), including proper hand hygiene and cough etiquette. Authorities have called for strict implementation of these safety protocols in the interest of student health. As of May 31, according to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Karnataka has reported 114 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours and over 360 cases since January 2025. According to the state health department, one death was reported on May 25 – a 62-year-old man in Mysuru with comorbidities passed away due to septic shock with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome along with COVID pneumonia and hyponatremia (low sodium).
