Covid fears: Karnataka CM says guidelines soon for New Year celebration

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai stated on Saturday that guidelines will be announced soon for celebration of New Year in the state in the backdrop of fresh Covid-19 scare.
Speaking to reporters in Hubballi, Bommai said Health Minister K. Sudhakar and Revenue Minister R. Ashoka will be holding a meeting on Sunday regarding the handling of Covid situation in the state.
“To administer booster doses, camps would be organised on a large scale at taluk and district levels. The actions will be taken to ensure wearing of masks, maintaining distance and other protocols,” he further stated.
The directions have been given to stock medicines, vaccines and other health infrastructure. The directions have also been given to ensure that oxygen plants are in good and working condition, Bommai stated. They have been told to conduct dry runs, he added.
Also Read Karnataka to hold meet to assess Covid-19 preparedness The restictions are already in place at the airports. The crisis situation should be faced from the individual, organisation, society and the government as well. The people need not panic on Covid-19 pandemic. But, taking precautionary measures is a must, stated the Chief Minister.
In the backdrop of Covid fears in the state, Recognized Unaided Private Schools Association (RUPSA) in Karnataka announced Covid guidelines for the schools on Saturday. RUPSA has made wearing of masks compulsory for students.