Mysore/Mysuru: 75-day free COVID booster dose (third dose) vaccination drive for adults aged over 18 years, marking the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, began in the city on Monday. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Bagadi Gautham formally launched the drive at the camp held at Vartha Bhavan on Dhanvanthri Road. Speaking on the occasion, he said…
COVID: Booster dose vaccination drive begins in city and district
July 17, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With the Centre announcing free COVID booster dose for all adults aged between 18 and 59 years, the booster dose (Third dose) vaccination drive began across the district yesterday. DHO Dr. K.H. Prasad said that the free vaccination drive in Mysuru commenced on Saturday soon after the drive was launched by Chief Minister Basavaraj…
No stock of COVID vaccine 2nd dose for children
July 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Children between 12 to 15 years, who have been administered with the first dose of COVID -19 vaccine about a month ago have to wait for their 2nd dose of the vaccine as there is no stock of it as of now. “My daughter is studying in the 7th standard at a private school…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022Mysuru reports 13 new COVID-19 positive cases, 0 discharges, and 0 deaths today.
Rise in Covid cases: No need to panic, follow norms, says DHO
June 4, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. K.H. Prasad has said that citizens of Mysuru need not panic about the rising numbers of COVID cases in some parts of the State and advised them to strictly follow all COVID norms as prescribed by the Government. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, the DHO said, “It…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022Mysuru reports 0 new COVID-19 positive cases, 0 discharges and 0 deaths today.
Oxygen tragedy at Chamarajanagar District Hospital: One year on, families of 12 victims yet to get relief
May 3, 2022• No one held responsible despite callousness • Probe Commission report not yet made public Chamarajanagar: Flashback 2021: 36 people died of oxygen shortage at Chamarajanagar District Hospital on the midnight of May 2, during the peak of COVID-19 second wave. They died gasping for breath on a Sunday night as no alternative oxygen arrangements…
Bridge course for Ukraine returnee medicos at JSS from May 11
May 2, 2022Institution flooded with calls from more students desperate to continue studies Mysore/Mysuru: The bridge course offered by JSS Medical College for Indian medical students, who came back home from Ukraine due to war with Russia and those who could not go back to China owing to COVID-19 outbreak, has received an overwhelming response. All the…
Second innings for tourism sector in two months
May 2, 2022100 percent occupancy in hotels, resorts Allied sectors like travel, food, tourist guides upbeat Mysore/Mysuru: The hospitality and tourism sectors along with its allied travel industry are upbeat as a series of holidays owing to festivals for the second time in two months have provided a fillip. While a series of holidays on Apr. 13,…
COVID 4th wave likely in June: PM Modi chairs review meet with Chief Ministers
April 27, 2022Vaccinating children a priority Covid-appropriate behaviour must in public places New Delhi: Amid surging Coronavirus cases in Delhi and some other States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi this noon interacted with Chief Ministers of all the States to review the COVID-19 situation. PM Modi warned that the “Covid challenge” has not yet been surpassed. “Despite managing…
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