Chicken consumption safe, Karnataka Animal Husbandry Ministry clarifies amidst Corona Virus scare
Bengaluru: Prabhu Chauhan, Karnataka Animal Husbandry Ministry on Tuesday clarified that the consumption of poultry products including chicken meat and eggs were safe. The clarification comes amidst social media reports claiming that the Corona Virus has spread into poultry chicken and is spreading in humans from its consumption.
Chauhan clarified that the reports on social media had no medical or official accreditation from the government or other authorities. He further added that the fake messages being spread on social media were affecting the poultry business in the state.
Speaking further, Chauhan added that the viruses cannot survive when it is cooked on 100 degree, even if the chicken was affected by Corona Virus, he asserted that it would be cleared while cooking.
He then called upon people to not pay heed to rumors and baseless reports on social media adding that Corona Virus was being transmitted by poultry.
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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
