Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)
Bengaluru, Mar 21: Coronavirus that is spreading its tentacles with each passing day has been giving rise to alarm in the state. Three more have been diagnosed with coronavirus infection on Saturday, March 21. With this, the number of coronavirus positive cases in the state has risen to 18.
In a tweet, state health minister B Sriramulu, gave the information "Three people were tested positive for coronavirus today taking the total count to 18.”
At the same time, the minister requested the people to stay calm and not get unduly perturbed. The minister also revealed that as a precautionary measure, the state government is considering the desirability of installing thermal test CCTV cameras in government offices and strategic spots.
At the same time, state medical education minister Dr Sudhakar, has headed for his home district, Chikkaballapur, after getting confirmation about coronavirus infection there. He has instructed the deputy commissioner of this district to keep close watch on those who undertake trip to Mecca and Madina and also on those who are in contact with the infected persons.