Death of four monkeys in Siddapura vicinity: People in panic
Precautionary measures in Hallihole, Hosangadi
Udupi, Jan 9: After the outbreak of the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in Sagar taluk, people in Udupi district are fearing of getting afflicted from the disease. The caracas of four monkeys were found in Siddapura, Hallihole and Hosangadi in Kundapur taluk, said DHO Dr Rohini.
The caracas of one monkey was found near the house of Shankar Yadiyal in Siddapur village yesterday and today, one caracas each was found in Siddapura, Hallihole and Hosangadi PHC limits. The samples of the caracas were sent to the Virus Detection Laboratory in Shivamogga and the reasons for the death of monkeys could be ascertained only after getting the lab report, she said.
Following the tracing of caracas of Siddapura, Hallihole and Hosangadi, the health department has taken all precautionary measures. The department has given cautions to the people against entering the forest. If needed, the people should take precautionary measures before entering the forest. She also appealed the people not to leave the livestock to the forest, for which pamphlets were being distributed, she said.
An emergency meeting of the doctors of PHCs of Kundapura, Byndoor and Karkala taluks and they would be explained about the precautionary measures. She also appealed the people to get the treatment from the nearby PHCs or hospitals if they found fever.
Manipal: 57 patients admitted, 19 tested positive
Till now, 57 suspected KFD patients belonging to Sagar taluk in Shivamogga district were admitted to Manipal hospital for treatment, according to a press release from the hospital.
Among them, 19 persons were tested positive. Among 19 patients, four patients were released from the hospital after treatment and remaining 15 patients are still undergoing treatment. But there was no mention of any casualty from the KFD.
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Iran crisis: 225 flights cancelled at Mumbai, Delhi airports
New Delhi (PTI): As many as 225 international flights were cancelled at Mumbai and Delhi airports on Sunday due to operational disruptions in the wake of the US and Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent closure of airspaces in the Gulf region.
Of the 225 flights, 125 flights were cancelled at Mumbai airport and at least 100 flights at Delhi Airport, sources say.
A source said 60 international departures and 40 arrivals have been cancelled at Delhi Airport.
"Due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East, west-bound international flights may experience disruptions or schedule changes," DIAL said in a post on X.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital.
"A total of 125 flights have been cancelled at Mumbai Airport up till 2.30 pm on Sunday. These include 67 departures and 58 arrivals," said another source.
It may be mentioned here that due to the paucity of parking space, authorities at Mumbai Airport had taken NOTAM for not accepting any flight on account of diversion at 9 pm on Saturday until 8 am on March 1 amid the developments in West Asia.
The decision was taken due to the paucity of parking space at the airport with a number of flights returning to their origin or diverting to nearby airports, a source had said.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd, the private airport operator, issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) "for not accepting any more diversions" at 9 pm, the source added.
Earlier, the Civil Aviation Ministry said 444 international flights are expected to be cancelled by domestic carriers on Sunday.
