No Corona Virus cases reported in Dakshina Kannada, Deputy Commissioner Sindhu Rupesh confirms
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh on Tuesday confirmed that no Corona Virus cases were detected in the District so far adding that the people of the District need not panic about the spread of the virus.
Sindhu further added that as many as 437 passengers who arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport from international destinations were screened and checked while 45 more people arriving in the city from Navamangalore port were screened at the port and no passenger was found to be infected with the virus.
A team led by Joint Director of Mysore Division Dr. Pushpalata B.S. is reviewing the health inspection system at Mangalore Airport.
“Passengers arriving from overseas with coronavirus symptoms can call on toll-free no. 104/1077 or 0824- 2442590. Or they can contact the nearest health centers. All information will be kept confidential. Public should take all safety measures instead of panicking about the spread of the virus” the DC said.
Asked about the passenger who arrived at the Mangaluru Airport with fever and symptoms linked with Corona Virus, the Deputy Commissioner added that the sample of the patient were sent to Bengaluru Medical Hospital for testing and that the reports were expected to arrive on Wednesday.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
