Karnataka makes masks must for senior citizens; Covid cases rise to 92
In the wake of rising Covid cases caused by the JN.1 variant, the Karnataka government has made masks mandatory for senior citizens above 60 years of age. Masks were also recommended for those visiting densely populated areas and interacting frequently with people as a precautionary measure.
The announcements were made following a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with the technical advisory committee on Thursday. The CM said that a Cabinet sub-committee will be formed later in the day to ensure that all requirements to tackle the pandemic are met.
“There is no need to be anxious or fearful. But, people should be careful,” CM Siddaramaiah said. (Read more)
