Karnataka Minister Urges People Not To Panic Amid Rise In COVID Cases

Amid a gradual uptick in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka over the past few days, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday asked people to stay calm and continue with their daily routines.

Addressing reporters here, Mr Rao said, "I appeal to everyone not to panic because when you see reports in the media that COVID-19 has returned to haunt people, people get alarmed."

He also appealed to the media to present an accurate picture of the situation and not exaggerate the severity of the COVID-19 disease, which became an pandemic five years ago.