Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)

Udupi. Dec 29: “The public of Udupi district should take necessary care to prevent Covid and should take booster doses without fail,” said Udupi district commissioner Kurma Rao M.

He was speaking at a Covid technical committee meeting held at Rajathadri Manipal. “Covid cases have been increasing in our neighbouring countries and are expected to rise in our country too. Already, the government has issued SoP’s which should be followed by all. Foreign returnees, symptomatic patients and contacts of Covid positive patients should undergo Covid test and if found positive, samples should be sent for genome sequencing,” he said.

He also instructed the officials to keep the hospital and medical colleges prepared with isolation beds.

He also said, “Wearing of masks in theatres, malls, hotels and other indoor activity places has been made mandatory. Officials are strictly instructed to follow up with the foreign returned passengers. Helpline number 9663950222 and 9663957222 are activated in the district for Covid related issues.

“Covishield vaccines are not available in the district. Those who want Covishield vaccine, can visit Father Muller Hospital in Mangaluru and avail the same,” he said.