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Delhi government issues health advisory over pollution

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New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) As Delhi residents continued to battle pollution, the AAP government on Monday issued a health advisory and urged people not to smoke and go in for carpooling, among other things, to tide over the environmental crisis.

The advisory came as Delhi’s air quality worsened with “emergency” and “severe” situation in many areas.

“Use carpooling and public transport, as much as possible. Walk or use non-polluting mode of transport for short distances,” said the advisory issued by the Health Department.

“Do not smoke as it harms not only you but others also.”

It advised people to avoid going outdoors during the early morning and late evening hours as pollution levels were the maximum at those times.

“Avoid going to high-pollution areas during peak hours. Stay indoors as much as possible. Schools may avoid outdoor assemblies, sports activities, and other physical activities in early mornings,” the advisory added.

Delhi recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) of 362 at 4 a.m. on Monday, as against 352 on Sunday, both considered “very poor”.

According to pollution monitoring agencies, air quality across the National Capital Region, including Delhi, is set to deteriorate further.

“If you feel breathless or experience palpitation, immediately go to the nearest medical facility,” the advisory said, pointing out to “absolutely free” treatment at all government health facilities.

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Covid toll in Karnataka is a worrying sign for state government

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Even though Karnataka recorded the lowest number of Covid deaths in April since the virus struck first in 2020, the state is recording a rise in the positivity rate (1.50 per cent). Five people died from the Covid infections in April as per the statistics released by the state health department. In March, the positivity rate stood around 0.53 per cent. In the first week of April it came down to 0.38 per cent, second week registered 0.56 per cent, third week it rose to 0.79 per cent and by end of April the Covid positivity rate touched 1.19 per cent.

on an average 500 persons used to succumb everyday in the peak of Covid infection, as per the data. Health experts said that the mutated Coronavirus is losing its fierce characteristics as vaccination, better treatment facilities and awareness among the people have contributed to the lesser number of Covid deaths.

During the 4th and 6th of April two deaths were reported in Bengaluru, one in Gadag district on April 8, two deaths were reported from Belagavi and Vijayapura on April 30. The first Covid case was reported in the state in March 2020 and three Covid deaths were recorded in the month. In the following month 21 people became victims to the deadly virus, and May 2020 recorded 22 deaths. The death toll recorded everyday after May crossed three digits. However, the third wave, which started in January 2

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