BENGALURU : With rising number of positive coronavirus cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Friday said it decided to conduct tests on those displaying symptoms for the disease in districts that have not reported even a single case of the infection so far.
Eight districts are Covid-19-free in the state. "It has been decided to conduct tests on those who have symptoms of disease, in districts that have not reported even a single case of Covid-19 so far," Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa told reporters here.
Noting that doctors were of the opinion that it was necessary for those suffering with fever, cold, breathing problem to immediately undergo COVID-19 test, he said, a special app is being developed for this purpose.