In the wake of JN.1 variant found in Kerala, the neighboring Karnataka government has made it mandatory for senior citizens to wear masks. In its preparedness measure, the state government has urged those with comorbidities, and symptoms of cough, phlegm and fever to mandatorily wear face masks.
“There is no need for anyone to worry. We had held a meeting day-before-yesterday and our technical advisory committee headed by Dr (K) Ravi had met yesterday and there was a discussion between our officials and experts regarding the measures to be taken,” Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao told reporters.
As of now there is no restriction on the movement of people from the neighbouring state Kerala.
Meanwhile, the central government has issued advisory to all states and union territories over concerns about the new subvariant JN1. States have asked to monitor and report District-wise Influenza-like Illness (ILI) & Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases in all health facilities.
