Guwahati: The Karnataka government issued a warning advising individuals to adhere to Covid-19 proper behaviour in light of new Covid sub-variants in Maharashtra.
According to the Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare, “The following advisory is issued to the general public in light of the reporting of newer sub-variants of Omicron BQ.1 (US variant) BA.2.3.20 aside from XBB, which is a recombinant of BA.2.75 and BJ.1 in Maharashtra and in the context of the ensuing festival season of Deepavali and Kannada Rajyothsava.”
Furthermore, the health authorities encouraged people to isolate themselves until test results were available if they had symptoms like a cough, cold, or fever.
The advisory read, “Face masking while indoors, in places with air-conditioning, not well-ventilated areas, closed places, in crowds and in health facilities (N-95 / medical masks). It is very important that elderly and Co-morbid wear face masks in public areas.”
“It is important that those who are aged 60 years and above, and with co-morbidities (particularly not naturally infected previously) should get vaccinated early. Those who are immune-deficient and immunosuppressed, on renal dialysis, taking anticancer drugs, etc. are advised to get vaccinated on a priority basis in consultation with their treating doctor,” it added.