Udupi: Suspected corona virus patient admitted to Manipal hospital
Udupi: A 68-year-old suspected coronavirus patient from Sagar Taluk's Anandapuram has been admitted to a special ward of KMC hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The throat swab samples of the patient have been collected and were sent for tests to Bengaluru Medical College.
The woman patient had visited Saudi Arabia last week and suffering from fever, shortness of breath and cough. After her recovery, she traveled to Bengaluru and underwent coronavirus screening at the airport.
The woman then traveled to Shivamoga from Bengaluru and was admitted to a hospital there when she again suffered from fever, cough and shortness of breath. The family members of the woman then decided to take her to KMC Hospital in Manipal where she has been admitted to a special ward for the treatment while her samples have been sent for tests.
Udupi DHO later clarified that the lady was the only patient being treated for suspected coronavirus (Covid-19) in the district.
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Looking forward to meet PM Netanyahu, consolidate enduring bonds: PM Modi ahead of Israel visit
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The prime minister is due to leave for Israel on on Wednesday on a two-day visit.
Before embarking, Modi said he was confident that his visit would further consolidate the "enduring bonds" between India and Israel, set new goals for the strategic partnership, and advance the countries' shared vision for a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future.
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Modi said the visit comes at the invitation of his "dear friend Prime Minister Netanyahu."
"I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management... defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties," he said in his departure statement.
The prime minister said the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
During the visit, Modi will meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
"I will also have the honour of becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, an occasion that would be a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties that bind our two nations," he said.
Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship.
