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The government of Karnataka is bracing for a potential third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic as Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday said that a detailed discussion was held with an expert committee to lay out modalities to prevent a collapse of the system like in the previous waves.
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“In order to control the third wave of coronavirus outbreak, a detailed discussion was held with an expert committee. The committee has made some important recommendations regarding safety measures for children, medical oxygen availability, post-Covid health issues, etc…
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The expert committee has also given recommendations regarding opening of schools and colleges. Students and teachers will be given priority in vaccinations,” Yediyurappa said today.
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Deputy CM Ashwath Narayan also pointed out certain measures that the state government is set to undertake in order to prevent a catastrophic impact of the deadly outbreak in the southern state.
Key recommendations submitted prior to the third wave:
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High-dependency units and hospitals for children need to be set up at district and taluk levels
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Help from NGOs, and other medicos required
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Funds from private aggregators will be needed as well
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Priority will be given to malnourished people
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Mental health should be given priority
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Shortage of oxygen should be taken care off
Some relaxations:
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Schools and colleges can be reopened
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Vaccination for teachers and staff should be taken up on priority
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Staggered opening of schools should be done
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Colleges have to be reopened
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CCCs should be set up and examinations will be held
