State reports 171 new cases, one death
The Hindu
Karnataka on Monday reported 171 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total to 29,92,021. Bengaluru Urban reported 118 cases and zero deaths. With one death, the toll rose to 38,146. This is apart from 2
Karnataka on Monday reported 171 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total to 29,92,021. Bengaluru Urban reported 118 cases and zero deaths. With one death, the toll rose to 38,146. This is apart from 29 deaths of patients due to non-COVID-19 reasons.
As many as 255 persons were discharged on Monday, taking the total recoveries to 29,45,934. The State now has 7,912 active patients.
While the positivity rate for the day touched 0.25%, the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) touched 0.58%.
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