TAC submits report to government on Covid-19 guidelines for Karnataka

BENGALURU: The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has submitted a report to the state government on Covid-19 guidelines to be followed, after a meeting on Wednesday night. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is also scheduled to chair a review meeting the Covid situation on Thursday afternoon.

China is experiencing massive coronavirus cases and hospitals are completely overwhelmed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. On Wednesday, the Union Ministry of Health advised states to be vigilant. Following this, the state government asked the technical advisory committee for a report on Covid-19 guidelines. Currently, the state’s Covid-19 positivity rate is completely under control, but as a precautionary measure, the government is planning to enforce Covid-appropriate behaviour.

The Technical Advisory Committee has submitted a report on Covid-19 guidelines.

TAC recommendations to the state government

Awareness should be created about the use of masks in crowded areas, including offices (indoor and outdoor), hospitals and public transport.

People above 60 years of age, children and those suffering from chronic diseases, including kidney problems and cancer, should be made aware of the need to wear masks compulsorily.

Covid testing should be increased.

Every sample sent for genome sequencing should be monitored.

Awareness should be created about the observance of Covid rules.

In Bengaluru, the Covid strain should be monitored through sewage water testing.

Awareness about the Covid vaccination booster dose.

Close monitoring of international travellers at the airport.

Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai is scheduled to chair a meeting with technical advisory committee at 3 pm on Thursday to review Covid-19 situation in the state and to discuss the guidelines.

CM Basavaraj Bommai speaking to the media about Covid review meeting.

“The Union Health Ministry has given some guidelines about Covid-19. We will have a Covid review meeting with the state health minister and technical advisory committee members. In the meeting, we will discuss precautionary measures. I request that the public be calm and not anxious”, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said in Belagavi where he is participating in the ongoing winter session of the legislature.