Manipal: Over 5,500 participate in hand-washing event for world record

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October 16, 2016

Manipal, Oct 16: Over 5,500 staff and students of Manipal University and Kasturba Hospital Manipal participated in a mammoth hand-washing event to create a world record on Saturday.

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Over 2,500 were part of the hand sanitization programme held from 7am to 6pm at the Marena Sports Complex. The hand-washing relay will go into the early hours of Sunday. October 15 is dedicated as Global Hand-washing Day.

The existing record of 1,711 persons was set by Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. Dr HS Ballal, pro-chancellor, Manipal University, inaugurated the event.

The aim is to create awareness on 'Make Hand-washing a Habit!' and reduce hospital acquired infection, said Dr (Col) M Dayananda, medical superintendent and COO, Manipal Hospital.

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Muhammed Ali
 - 
Tuesday, 18 Oct 2016

Naren Kotian Avare, Neevu Madarasadalli Jihadigalu brain wash madthare antha heliddiralla... Omme madarasakke beti need alli enu kalistharentha node..... ellarigooo yavaa madarasakoo svagatha...
summane bere bere communityannu dooruvudakkintha thamma thamma communitiyannu sari padisali prayathinisi.

Naren kotian
 - 
Sunday, 16 Oct 2016

Hand wash okay ...jihadigalu brain wash madrasa dalli madtharalla adanna sanitize madokke Israeli sanitizer bandidyanthe howda...haha

shaji
 - 
Sunday, 16 Oct 2016

Do they clean themselves regularly after using toilet? I think may be 5 percent.

Bharath
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Sunday, 16 Oct 2016

what's there for record in that? i do everyday handwash.

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June 3,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 3: The Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences at Hubballi has successfully treated a COVID-19 patient through plasma therapy, state medical education minister K Sudhakar said today.

"Karnataka achieves yet another milestone in battle against #COVID19. KIMS Hubli has successfully treated a Covid19 patient through Plasma Therapy & is the first institute in the state to accomplish this. Congrats to KIMS doctors & staff for this feat!" Mr Sudhakar tweeted.

In plasma therapy treatment, plasma cells from a COVID-19 patient, who has recovered from the disease, is transfused to a coronavirus patient who is in critical condition to treat him.

Plasma therapy was effectively used in the past during Ebola and the Spanish flu pandemic.

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July 6,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 6: Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh has rubbished the social media rumours about lockdown in the district from July 8 to 25.

The Viral Rumour

A false message which is going viral on social media including WhatsApp claims that several organisations in Dakshina Kannada in a meeting have unanimously decided observe lockdown from July 8 to July 25. During this period essential services will be available only till 1 p.m.

DC’s clarification

“Don’t believe in such false rumours. Currently the lockdown is from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Every Sunday there will be total lockdown till August 2. People should continue to maintain social distance and follow all the guidelines to prevent the spread of covid-19,” said the deputy commissioner.

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July 4,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 4: The General Secretary of the Dakshina Kannada district unit of Bharatiya Janata Party’s youth wing (Yuva Morcha) has been tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.

In a tweet, Sooraj Jain Marnad, has confirmed that he was tested positive for COVID-19.

"I have been tested COVID19 positive. With all your blessings, I’m recovering & will be under treatment for a few days," the tweet said.

The district has witnessed a huge spike in COVID-19 cases in the past few days. The total tally of the district has already crossed 1000 mark. 22 COVID-19 positive patients in the district have died so far.

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