City
Epaper

Social distancing norm goes for a toss at ASHA workers' meet in Karnataka

By ANI | Updated: April 25, 2020 21:50 IST

Amid the national lockdown imposed by the Centre to check the spread of coronavirus, social distancing norms were flouted as BJP MLA from Honnali -- MP Renukacharya -- held a meeting of ASHA workers on Thursday.

Open in App
Amid the national lockdown imposed by the Centre to check the spread of coronavirus, social distancing norms were flouted as BJP MLA from Honnali -- MP Renukacharya -- held a meeting of ASHA workers on Thursday.

The workers were present in large numbers and no distance of at least one metre between the workers was maintained during the meeting.

However, the workers were seen wearing masks at the meeting but violating the norms of social distancing.

Social distancing is one of the measures that can help people avoid contracting the highly contagious coronavirus.

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Karnataka has a total of 489 positive COVID-19 cases of which, 153 patients have recovered and 18 patients have died due to the deadly virus.

( With inputs from ANI )

Tags: AshaUnion Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare
Open in App

Related Stories

BusinessBudget 2024: Ayushman Bharat Scheme to Extend Coverage to All ASHA and Anganwadi Workers and Helpers, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman (Watch Video)

NationalUnion Health Ministry awards 6 Chhattisgarh hospitals with NQAS certificates

InternationalItaly braces for record-breaking heat wave

NationalAssam CM holds meeting with DCs to discuss implementation of state govt initiatives

PoliticsZero Covid cases reported in Goa in last two days

National Realted Stories

NationalBihar Cabinet approves 34 proposals for state’s development

NationalPahalgam Terror Attack: Asaduddin Owaisi Wears and Distributes Black Bands in Hyderabad as Protest Before Friday Prayers (Watch Video)

NationalWBSSC recruitment case: Job losers shift spot of agitation, announces future course of protests

NationalKarnataka police file FIR over social media post defending Pahalgam terror attack; hunt on for accused

NationalSP's Abu Azmi backs PM Modi's call for retaliation after Pahalgam terror attack