Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced that a suspected Ebola case in the state has tested negative after laboratory examination, reassuring the public against panic. Health authorities confirmed the individual was not infected with the Ebola virus following detailed testing and evaluation.
Rao emphasized that all necessary medical protocols and precautionary measures were strictly followed based on public health guidelines. The Karnataka Health Department remains vigilant, ready to take essential steps for public health and safety. The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases in Bengaluru has been designated as the isolation center, with the Epidemic Diseases Hospital serving as the quarantine and treatment facility.
The Health Department is closely monitoring the global situation and has implemented precautionary measures to handle any potential health emergency. Samples from suspected Ebola cases will be sent to the National Institute of Virology in Bengaluru for confirmatory testing. Rao urged the public to stay calm, follow official health guidelines, and avoid panicking.
