Karnataka Covid Numbers Dip, But Concern Over Rural Cases, Black Fungus

Karnataka is in the middle of a strict shutdown. But that doesn't mean any major reduction in the demand for oxygen in Bengaluru as ICU beds still remain full.

Karnataka - one of the worst hit states in the country in the second wave of COVID-19, has been witnessing a slump in the new case numbers over the last few weeks. The authorities, however, are of the view that It is far too early to relax. The number of COVID-19 outnumbered fresh infections in Karnataka yet again on Tuesday, as the state reported 38,224 discharges and 22,758 new cases. Of the new cases reported today, 6,243 were from Bengaluru. "If you look at the numbers, it has been reducing very drastically. Except for a few districts where the numbers are not coming down. In most of the districts and Bengaluru, the numbers have come down. The number should come down drastically so that we can unlock from the lockdown," Deputy Chief Minister Dr Ashwath Narayan told NDTV. The state is in the middle of a strict shutdown. But that doesn't mean any major reduction in the demand for oxygen in Bengaluru as ICU beds still remain full.