No Ebola Infection in Karnataka After Negative Test Result

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced that initial fears of an Ebola outbreak in the state have been dispelled after laboratory tests returned negative. The suspected patient, a young woman who traveled from Uganda, showed no signs of the virus upon detailed examination. Medical teams at the designated isolation facility conducted thorough checks in line with WHO standards. Samples collected were forwarded to Pune’s National Institute of Virology to ensure accuracy. The minister stressed that the health department remains on high alert and has implemented strict screening measures at entry points. Hospitals across Bengaluru have been instructed to report any suspicious symptoms immediately. Gundu Rao reiterated that public safety is the top priority and that all necessary resources are in place to handle potential threats. He requested people to rely only on verified information from government sources. While the immediate crisis has passed, continuous monitoring of travelers from affected regions will continue to safeguard the community.