Returnees from the UK who cannot be traced should be tested for the benefit of their own health and also to control their spread in case of infection, the Chief Minister said.
The danger from the coronavirus has yet to abate and not the slightest ignorance regarding the pandemic has been done, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said on Wednesday, ruling out any changes to security guidelines for now.
He called on citizens to follow the guidelines and take precautions, and also called on returnees from the United Kingdom who have not been traced to carry out the necessary medical checks or tests to control the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus. prevailing in the European country.
“Dear citizens, the danger to the crown has not abated yet. As we enter the New Year, not the slightest ignorance has been made about the pandemic.
Follow government guidelines and rules and stay safe by taking all necessary precautionary measures, and cooperate, “Yediyurappa tweeted.
The Chief Minister’s appeal comes before the New Year, even as the government has banned parties, special DJ dance programs, and special events in clubs, pubs, restaurants, and other venues that attract large numbers of people in an apparent attempt. for keeping the virus from spreading. under control.
The gathering of people in public places and roads for celebrations is prohibited, but in these places the usual activities can be carried out.
Later, speaking to journalists, the Chief Minister said that the Health Ministry is monitoring the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus in the UK in India.
We will have to remain vigilant and test those who have come from outside and take the necessary measures.
Returnees who have not been traced should be tested for the benefit of their own health and also to control their spread in case of infection, he said.
“As the chief minister of the state, I am calling on everyone who has come in the last two months to come forward, get a medical check-up and cooperate. Make sure you don’t create problems for others,” he added.
So far, seven people who returned to the state have tested positive for the new coronavirus strain and are receiving treatment at designated hospitals.
A total of 2,500 people have arrived in the state from the UK from November 25 to December 22 on two flights – Air India and British Airways operating.
Of them until last night, 1,903 passengers from the United Kingdom who have arrived in the state have been tested, of them 29 are positive, 1,599 are negative and 275 results are expected.
The state Department of Health has approached the Department of the Interior and police to track down returnees who could not be traced.
There are no changes to the guidelines at the moment, Yediyurappa said in response to a query, adding that “if there is any instruction from Delhi (central government), let’s see then.
