Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the surge in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka and Mysuru, health authorities are intensifying efforts to combat the virus. Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, has mandated the daily conduction of 1,000 COVID-19 tests in the district. Instructions have been issued to test patients with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) for COVID-19. Testing criteria will also be based on the specific case, extending beyond ILI and SARI categories.
During a meeting with hospital heads, including K.R. Hospital, District Hospital and those governed by the District Health Office this morning, Dr. Rajendra stressed the importance of proactive COVID-19 precautionary measures.
