Bengaluru: Two South Africans test positive for COVID-19 as threat of new variant looms
Bengaluru, Nov 27: Amid fears of the spread of new Covid strain 'Omicron' looming large, two South African nationals have tested positive for the coronavirus, and their samples have been sent for further tests to ascertain about the variant, a top official said on Saturday.
Both of them have been quarantined and there was no need for worry, he said.
"From (November) 1 to 26, a total of 94 people have come from South Africa, out of them two have tested positive for regular Covid-19. So people need not worry," Bengaluru Rural Deputy Commissioner K Srinivas, under whose jurisdiction Kempegowda International Airport comes, said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, both the infected persons have been quarantined, are being monitored by the authorities and their samples have been sent for further tests to ascertain the variant.
Noting that ten countries have been identified as high risk, the DC said all those coming from there are made to compulsorily undergo tests, and those tested positive are being quarantined.
As many as 584 people have arrived in Bengaluru from ten high-risk nations from November one to 26, he said.
Observing that cases of the new variants have been detected in the last one week in countries like Botswana, South Africa, Hong Kong and Israel, state Health Minister K Sudhakar earlier today said guidelines have been given to airports stating those travelling from these countries to the city have to undergo a test despite having negative Covid test report, and they will be allowed outside the airport only after testing negative.
"Even after testing negative they will have to remain at home and after seven days they will have to undergo a test once again, and after getting a negative report, one can go out," he added.
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Iqra Arabic honors three students for national recognition in Hifz competition
Mangaluru: Iqra Arabic proudly felicitated three of its students who recently achieved national recognition in the Hifz Competition.
The event was graced by the Chief Editor of Vartha Bharati, Abdus Salam Puthige, who underscored the importance of acquiring in-depth knowledge and encouraged students to pursue excellence across diverse fields.
Maulana Yahya Tangal emphasized the significance of living in accordance with Shariah principles. Syed Beary Sahib, Chairman of the Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Educational and Charitable Trust, spoke about the vital role of moral values and stressed the need for holistic development of society.
The program was attended by School Secretary Janab Haneef Haji Sahib, Principal Maulana Saalim Nadwi, and several distinguished guests.
