Expecting migrants' return in large numbers as unlocking begins, BBMP plans mandatory Covid test for all

By Team Newsable | First Published Jun 11, 2021, 5:55 PM IST

With Karnataka set to unlock the lockdown and Bengaluru expected to witness a large number of migrants returning, the BBMP is not only contemplating subjecting them to Covid test but also will ask for the latest test report on arrival.

As Bengaluru is all set to begin the process of unlocking the lockdown despite the daily positive cases touching the 2,000 mark, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta is planning to conduct Covid tests of all migrants.

"Upon the migrants return, we want to make showing the latest Covid report mandatory. We will discuss with the government and arrive at a decision soon," Gupta was stated as per the regional media report.

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The matter regarding whether BBMP should accept the latest report, or whether a fresh test should be conducted will be discussed with the government.

Meanwhile, the palike which had reserved 10,000 beds across hospitals in the city has decided to return 80% back to private hospitals. The commissioner also informed that Giddenahalli's newly opened crematorium on a temporary basis had been shut as there is a reduction in Covid deaths.

Now, the palike is focusing on preparation for the third wave which is said to be lethal for children.

Flyovers connecting city will be unlocked

Meanwhile, the flyovers connecting the city from all directions were closed during lockdown since April end and with most of the offices ordering its employees to return to work and vehicular movement back on roads, these flyovers will be unlocked.

'Queue System' in bed blocking

Karnataka Minister Aravind Limbavali on Thursday launched a queue system at triaging center to block beds in Covid Care Center and also hospitals. This new queue system is to ensure transparency in bed allocation to patients. As per the minister, once the new system is successfully implemented in Bengaluru, it will be replicated state-wise.

BBMP releases Rs 15 lakh to feed non-veg meals to 3 lakh stray dogs

The BBMP realized that stray dogs have become a victim of hunger too after many hotels in the city shut due to lockdown. As a result, Rs 15 lakh was released to feed stray dogs with chicken and egg meals every alternate day. In each BBMP zone, 30 volunteers and Animal Birth Control officials from BBMP are deployed to feed stray dogs at various junctions.

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