Mock drills held at hospitals across Karnataka to ensure COVID preparedness
Hubballi/Dharwad (K'taka), Dec 27: The COVID response mock drills to check readiness to deal with any increase in the number of Coronavirus cases was successfully held at hospitals across the state, Karnataka Health Minister Sudhakar said on Tuesday.
He assured that readiness will be constantly monitored and reviewed.
The Minister also called on people to join hands with the government and follow precautionary measures, while making it clear that there is no proposal to impose restrictions that will hamper economic activities.
Sudhakar visited hospitals in Hubballi and Dharwad to inspect the mock drill.
"There are about 8.5 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine available in the state and I urge everyone to get the third dose," Sudhakar said.
Further noting that 50-60 beds are reserved for Coronavirus patients in each hospital, the Minister said, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubballi, which he visited today, has 200 ventilators, a team of expert doctors and staff, and there is also a good stock of medicines and oxygen capacity.
Later in Dharwad, he said, "Even if the number of infected people increases, we are prepared to ensure everyone gets quality treatment, and all measures are being taken for treatment of COVID-19 patients at the government hospitals and readiness will be constantly monitored and reviewed by district authorities."
More than 10,000 personnel were recruited on contract basis for the last two years.
"Now there is no such need, but if the number of infected people increases, temporary staff will be appointed. Many staff are recruited on contract basis under the National Health Mission," he said.
However, while noting that there is no provision in the rules to make them permanent, the Minister clarified that no one has been removed from service.
Pointing out that 8.5 lakh doses of COVID vaccine are available in the state, Sudhakar said, another 20-25 lakh doses will be procured.
"The Union government is ready to give the vaccine. Vaccination will be increased from the gram panchayat level itself," he added.
ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿಯ ಕಿಮ್ಸ್ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಿ ಕೊರೊನಾ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಎದುರಿಸಲು ಇಂದು ಕೈಗೊಂಡಿರುವ ಅಣಕು ಕಾರ್ಯಾಚರಣೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.
— Dr Sudhakar K (@mla_sudhakar) December 27, 2022
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
