Clear instructions given not to repeat the mistakes of the previous government: CM Siddaramaiah

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State has reported 92 active cases of JN.1 .There are 80 active cases in Bengaluru and 20 are hospitalized and rest of them are isolated in their homes . 7 out of 20 are in ICU. But they are in ICU due to other health problems

Press conference by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after conducting a high-level meeting on COVID. There should be no shortage of oxygen, bed, ventilator, medicine and other things. COVID JN.1 sub-variant (Omicron variant) is not dangerous.
COVID testing is increased upto 5000 a day and 1000 tests in Bengaluru. A Cabinet Sub-Committee will be formed and will be in touch with the Advisory Committee to keep a constant watch. The recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee should be fully implemented

• Ramp up testing in border districts
• There is no need to panic but have to be cautious.
• Mask should be worn in outdoor. People above 60 years wearing mask is mandatory
• At present, masks are not mandatory for people below 60 years of age in the state. But it is better to wear a mask in the outdoors.

• The CM told the media not to overplay the situation.
• Dedicated hospitals will have all facilities ready. Oxygen, bed, ventilator and other preperations should be arranged in all the districts
• Vaccinations are advised to be kept ready
• Kerala records more active cases because the tests conducted are more. Active cases might increase here also due to more testing
• Media and channels should not create unnecessary panic. There is no need to worry. The CM appealed to the media not to create panic
• There is sufficient funds to manage COVID.
• We will allocate dedicated hospitals after reviewing the situation
• The technical advisory committee and experts have suggested that people need not wear masks as of now.

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