Bhatkal: With the number of cases of Corona Virus in Bhatkal Taluk slowly climbing up, Uttara Kannada District Administration on Friday declared medical health emergency in Bhatkal Taluk. The order was issued by Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner Dr. Harish Kumar using his special powers under section 34 of Disaster Management Act 2005.
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The district Wenlock hospital in the city will be turned into a dedicated hospital for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, Dakshina Kannada district-in- charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary said on Thursday.
An 18-year-old boy died of electrocution when he came in contact with a live wire while saving his younger brother on the terrace of his home At car street in front of Corporation Bank here this evening.
Udupi: A 56-year old man on Wednesday committed suicide after writing a note adding that he was infected by the Corona Virus. The incident took place in Udupi on Wednesday morning.
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh on Wednesday assured people of the District that the administration had taken measures to ensure supply of essential goods including rice, vegetable and fruits across the District during the lockdown and asserted that there was no need for the people to panic buy goods.
In what is reported to be the first instance in Udupi District a 34-year old man on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19 here in the District.
In the wake of spread of Coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening announced a 21-day country-wide lockdown. Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel on Wednesday afternoon added that the District will go under complete lockdown from Thursday and that no shops or market will be open.
Following announcement of countrywide lockdown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid coronavirus scare, Mangaluru Commissioner Harsha took to Twitter to alleviate the confusion among the people following the lockdown announcement.
As many as six coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the district on Tuesday as well. Following which, the number of infected people in the district has increased to 44. Of the 16 positive cases that came up today, six belong to Kasargod.
