Bengaluru, May 28 -- Amid rising concerns over COVID cases, Karnataka Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil has instructed state run medical colleges and hospitals as well as doctors and health workers to be prepared to handle a spike in Covid positive cases

"There is no reason for the public to panic, as the government has taken all necessary precautionary measures, said Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, minister for medical education, skill development, livelihood, and Raichur district in-charge.

Speaking to media persons on Tuesdsay after a COVID-19 preparedness meeting with all the directors of state-run medical colleges and hospitals at Vikas Soudha in Bengaluru, the minister reassured citizens, saying "COVID cases are increasing daily, but the...