6-member expert panel to study COVID-19 cases & advise govt

Bengaluru, Apr 13 (): The Karnataka government onMonday formed a six-member committee of experts to analyse thecoronavirus related data in the state and advise it on theinterventions to be initiated.

The panel will study the epidemiology of COVID-19 casesreported in the state, ascertain how different patients havegot infected and suggest administrative measures for breakingthe chain and maintain distancing.

It will also analyse the treatment given to differentpatients and suggest any change or modification required.

The panel will be chaired by public health expert Dr M KSudarshan, while the joint director of Health and FamilyWelfare Services Dr Prakash will be the member secretary, aGovernment Order said.

The other members are an epidemiologist, virologist,expert in medicine and pulmonologist, the order said.

The committee was formed as the number of COVID-19patients touched 247 with 15 cases reported on Monday.

This includes six deaths and 59 discharges. GMS APRRAVINDRANATH APRRAVINDRANATH