No Nipah virus tracing in DK; no need to panic, but be careful: Khader
Bengaluru, May 22: Mangaluru MLA and former minister UT Khader said that till now, the suspected Nipah virus is not traced in Dakshina Kannada district and there is no need to be panic.
After holding a discussion with the deputy commissioner over phone from Bengaluru on Tuesday, Khader said that on suspicion, blood samples of two persons were sent for laboratory test. There is no need to get panic, but people should take care. All precautionary measures and medicine were kept ready at the Wenlock hospital in Mangaluru. If people experienced fever, headache, tiredness and other symptoms, they should immediately take treatment, he appealed.
Khader also directed the District Health Officer to set up a scanning unit at the Mangaluru Central Railway Station as Keralites have been frequenting the station. It is better to use mask in public places and during programmes. Use hot water for drinking and wash your hands with soap, vegetables in clean water before using them, cook vegetables and meat properly before eating, get treatment as soon as they complain of the symptoms and take all possible precautionary measures, he appealed the people.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
