Covid cases rise in Bengaluru; Nine-month-old tests positive, Karnataka issues advisory
Bengaluru: Karnataka's Health Department has issued an advisory amid a gradual increase in Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru, with 32 out of the state's 35 reported cases this year originating from the city. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday urged the public to follow preventive measures, although the situation remains under control.
“Out of 35 cases in the state so far, 32 are from Bengaluru,” said Minister Rao. While calling the rise concerning, he emphasized that no emergency has developed yet. “People should follow Covid-appropriate behaviour to limit further spread,” he added.
The Health Department has advised pregnant women, children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals to wear face masks when visiting crowded places. The use of hand sanitizers and maintaining hygiene have also been recommended for the general public. The Minister further advised those showing symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) to get tested for Covid-19 to ensure early treatment and prevent transmission.
Among the new cases is a nine-month-old baby from Hoskote, near Bengaluru, who tested positive on May 22 via a Rapid Antigen Test. The child is being treated at Vani Vilas Hospital and is reportedly in stable condition with no complications, according to health officials.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed concern over a potential uptick in cases nationally and urged the Central government to act swiftly, citing rising infections in countries such as Singapore and Hong Kong.
“There is a possibility of rising Covid-19 cases here as well. The Centre must take proactive measures in response to the global trend,” the Chief Minister stated.
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IIT Bombay student jumps to death from hostel terrace
Mumbai (PTI): A 21-year-old male student of IIT Bombay allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the hostel terrace in the wee hours of Wednesday, police said.
The incident occurred at around 1 am at the hostel located in Mumbai's Powai area.
Naman Agarwal, a second-year engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, allegedly jumped from the terrace of hostel no. 4. The reason behind the extreme step is yet to be ascertained, a Powai police official said.
The student was a native of Pilani in Rajasthan.
Based on the primary information, the police registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and were conducting a probe into the incident, the official added.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
