Belagavi ASHA worker lost life not due to vaccine, claims Health department

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February 6, 2021

Bengaluru, Feb 6: The Karnataka Health Department officials on Saturday clarified that death of a ASHA worker from Belagavi, who passed away on February 3, was not due to the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine that she's received but following an ailment she had been suffering from for a while.

Side effects, if any, should have shown in two days but none were noticed. She worked as per assignment and carried out surveys and other duties," RCH Officer Dr I P Gadad said.

The ASHA worker, a resident of Galatga village in Nipani taluk, was administered the Covid-19 vaccine on January 22 at the Galatga Primary Health Centre. She faced health problems on January 30 and died on February 3 during treatment. Family members said that she was suffering from headache and similar ailments and was availing treatment every three months, Gadad added.

We have been informed that she died due to bleeding in the brain. Postmortem, if conducted, could have given a clearer picture," he said.

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Series of car fires in Mangaluru: Another incident leaves vehicle destroyed

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January 2,2025

Mangaluru, Jan 2: The coastal city of Mangaluru witnessed yet another alarming car fire incident last evening, marking the latest in a series of similar mishaps in recent months. Fortunately, quick action by the driver and passengers prevented any injuries.

On January 1, a moving Volkswagen car caught fire on the road leading to the helipad at Maryhill. The passengers noticed flames emanating from the front of the vehicle. Acting promptly, the driver pulled over, and all four occupants exited safely.

Local residents attempted to douse the flames using water, and personnel from the Kadri fire service soon arrived to manage the situation. Despite their efforts, the car's engine was completely destroyed.

This incident adds to a growing list of car fire cases reported in Mangaluru recently:

December 16, 2024: A Hyundai car caught fire near City Centre Mall. The driver narrowly escaped.

November 15, 2024: A car was gutted within minutes near Kadri police station, though the driver escaped unharmed.

November 10, 2024: A Maruti 800 waiting at a petrol station caught fire and was completely burnt.

September 28, 2024: A parked BMW at Adyar was destroyed in a fire.

September 5, 2024: Another BMW caught fire near NITK.

In all these incidents, timely evacuation ensured that no injuries were reported. However, the frequency of such cases raises serious concerns about vehicle safety and the need for preventive measures.

Authorities and vehicle manufacturers must investigate the underlying causes of these fires to prevent future occurrences. Public awareness about vehicle maintenance and safety measures is also critical to avert such mishaps.

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