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A.K. Antony kept under observation (Lead)

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New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Former Defence Minister A.K. Antony, admitted to RML hospital here after he suffered a minor brain haemorrhage, will be kept under observation for the next two-three days, doctors said, adding that they will take a call on surgery if the need arises.

“He will be under observation for the next two-three days. There will be no surgery if need does not arise,” said a senior authority of the hospital.

Earlier, doctors had decided to perform a minimally invasive surgery on Antony to remove the blood clot in his brain.

The 76-year-old is undergoing conservative treatment — or avoidance of invasive measures — as doctors needed time to decide on the next course of action.

The senior Congress leader was admitted to RML on Wednesday afternoon.

“He was brought to the hospital in the afternoon. There is nothing to worry as it was a minor brain haemorrhage,” said a doctor on condition of anonymity.

Antony served two terms as Defence Minister and three times as Kerala Chief Minister.

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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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