I was helpless when COVID-19 rules were being flouted during campaigns: Karnataka Minister
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Minister for Health and Family Welfare K. Sudhakar on Wednesday expressed his helplessness with regard to the latest violations of presidency’s COVID-19 pointers and advisories by political events during the latest byelections in Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Sira and added that every one events ought to take collective accountability on this regard.
Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, the Minister admitted to members within the byelection campaigns and roadshows breaking rules that mandated carrying face masks and social distancing.
On why the general public was focused and penalised and no motion was taken in opposition to political leaders, Dr. Sudhakar stated the rules ought to apply to all. “It’s sad they were flouted. I’m helpless. I have been telling all to take precautions and follow SOPs. The courts have taken a serious note of the situation. As a government, we took steps and issued SOPs. All of us have to take collective responsibility. We need more civic awareness,” he replied.
On selective slapping of penalties, whereas political leaders are spared, the Minister stated the penalty (for not carrying masks and sustaining social distance) ought to be slapped basically on everybody who breaks the rules. “If it’s not being done, we shall enforce it stringently now on,” he stated.
Positivity charge 2%
Dr. Sudhakar stated the State’s COVID-19 positivity charge had fallen steadily which is a reduction. The positivity charge which was between 12 and 19% in varied districts a fortnight in the past got here right down to 2% on Tuesday, he stated. “Until the vaccine arrives, all of us should follow the rules in toto and combat the pandemic,” he stated.
He maintained that the COVID-19 vaccine could be the quickest developed vaccine within the historical past of drugs. “The vaccine trials are proving to be successful and have reached the third stage now. Those into the trials are claiming to have achieved 90% success rate. Let us hope the vaccine is found soon.”
Curbs during Deepavali
On the curbs over COVID-19 during Deepavali, the Minister expressed his incapability to clarify about inexperienced crackers which the State authorities had allowed as an alternative of the same old firecrackers as a measure to take care of the pandemic scenario. “I am not aware what these crackers are. I’ll check and get back,” he replied.
Based on the COVID-19 knowledgeable committee report on Deepavali celebrations amidst the pandemic that was submitted not too long ago, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa took the choice accordingly. The crackers are purported to be burst solely between 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., he acknowledged.
New medical faculties
Dr. Sudhakar stated the muse stone for the 4 new medical faculties within the State will probably be laid this yr. The faculties are developing at Chickballapura, Chikkamagaluru, Haveri and Yadgiri, he stated, and added that the CM will lay the muse stones subsequent month.
He additionally stated that the second serosurvey will probably be held in December and the third one in March.
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