COVID-19 cases see a surge

Karnataka has 1,410 active COVID cases, and the government has enough vaccines in stock, says the centre’s Health Minister. COVID cases are rising in Bengaluru as Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is testing more people. Dr. Balasundar, Chief Health Officer of BBMP said, “Earlier we were testing 800 people and now we are testing 3,000 people […]

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no covid guidelines for city's gateways

Laxity in following Covid-norms amidst new threats

Not enough tests are conducted in the city’s railway stations and bus stations. Passengers expressed fear about less government control. Covid norms implementation in railway stations and bus stations lacks vigilance, even after cluster cases are arising one after the other in the state. Anandan S., deputy station manager, Krantivira Sangoli Rayana railway stations (KSR), […]

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B’luru airport uncertain over Omicron guidelines

Although the Indian government has issued new travel guidelines due to the new Omicron variant, airports say they are unaware of the guidelines Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has no information about updated travel guidelines even though the Indian government released fresh guidelines on Nov. 28, 2021. “We are still awaiting updated guidelines for international arriving […]

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Amusement parks are having fun again

Most large and popular amusement parks have regained their pre-pandemic revenue levels, but the smaller ones are still struggling. Amusements parks are receiving a mixed reaction as the government lifted restrictions after nine months. “The crowds are good now and we can say it’s better than the last few months,” said a spokesperson for Wonderla, […]

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