
Seven COVID-19 deaths in twin districts
The Hindu
Dakshina Kannada reported five COVID-19 deaths and 163 new cases on Sunday. With 366 patients discharged, the number of active cases stood at 1,969. Test positivity rate (TPR) was put at 2.64%.Of the
Dakshina Kannada reported five COVID-19 deaths and 163 new cases on Sunday. With 366 patients discharged, the number of active cases stood at 1,969. Test positivity rate (TPR) was put at 2.64%.
Of the five deaths, two are from Bantwal taluk and one each from Mangaluru, Puttur and Sullia. All the deaths are because of co-morbidity and the patients were hospitalised for more than 72 hours. A fine of ₹1.14 crore has been collected so far in 95,151 cases of norms violation.

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The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.










