Karnataka on Thursday recorded the highest single-day rise in the number of COVID-19 cases as well as the highest number of discharges.
With 6,128 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka, the total now stands at 1,18,632. The number of discharges on Thursday was 3,793, taking the total to 46,694.
An official in the Department of Health and Family Welfare said the number of discharges was at an all-time high as the number of cases reported in the last one week to 10 days was crossing 5,000 mark a day. “There has been a huge increase in the number of tests conducted and most of the patients testing positive are asymptomatic and spend very few days in hospital. In the next few days also, we are expecting the number of discharges to be high,” the official added.
Meanwhile, the total number of deaths in Bengaluru crossed 1,000 mark on Thursday. With 22 deaths reported on Thursday in Bengaluru, the total stands at 1,009. Meanwhile, across the State, 83 deaths were reported, taking the total to 2,230. Of the 83 deaths, 12 patients either passed away at their residence or were brought dead to hospital.
Active cases
Of the 69,700 active cases in the State, 620 patients are admitted in intensive care units. Of the 6,128 cases reported in Karnataka, 2,233 were from Bengaluru. Besides Bengaluru, in six districts the number of new cases crossed 200. Mysuru saw 430 new cases.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath
