Karnataka reports 35,024 new COVID-19 cases, 270 deaths on April 29
The Hindu
The positivity rate for April 29 was 19.92%, the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) touched 0.77%
Karnataka on Thursday reported 35,024 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total to 14,74,846. Of these, 19,637 cases are from Bengaluru Urban district. With 270 deaths, the toll rose to 15,306. This is apart from 19 deaths of patients due to non-COVID-19 reasons. As many as 14,142 persons were discharged on Thursday, taking the total recoveries to 11,10,025. Of the remaining 3,49,496 active patients, 2,431 are being monitored in ICUs. While the positivity rate for the day stood at 19.92%, the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) touched 0.77%.
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