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Repeatedly cleaning hands with sanitizer can be dangerous : Ministry of Health

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If you also use the sanitizer frequently, then you must read this news. Dr. RK Verma, Additional Director General, Health Services, Ministry of Health, has said that people should avoid using sanitizer frequently.

He said that the time is now, it has never happened before. No one thought that there would be an epidemic involving such viruses.

Wear a mask to protect yourself. Keep drinking hot water from time to time. Keep washing hands But avoid using sanitizer more.

However, he did not give a reason for avoiding excessive use of sanitizer. But health experts say that the sanitizer contains alcohol.

It kills viruses from the skin as well as the bacteria needed for the body. Also, excessive use would also damage the skin.

The sanitizer dries the skin. Apart from this, it is also important to stay away from fire while using sanitizer. Sanitizer should also be kept away from eyes and mouth.

Experts say that washing hands with soap is more effective and safer than sanitizer. Sanitizer should be used sparingly.

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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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