Karnataka reports nearly 5,000 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths in last 24 hrs

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1 min read . Updated: 02 Apr 2021, 07:26 PM IST Staff Writer

Bengaluru alone reported 3,509 cases today
The positivity rate stands at 4.19% and the case fatality rate is at 0.12%

Karnataka on Friday reported nearly 5,000 new Covid-19 cases, the highest this year, according to the health bulletin. With that, the total number of Covid-19 cases in the state has reached 10,06,229.

Along with that, the southern state saw six more virus-related fatalities, taking the death toll to 12,591, the Health department said.

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Bengaluru Urban alone reported 3,509 cases today.

As of April 2 evening, cumulatively 10,06,229 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 12,591 deaths and 9,59,400 discharges, a department bulletin said.

The positivity rate stands at 4.19% and the case fatality rate is at 0.12%.

Meanwhile, Karnataka government Friday issued a new set of COVID-19 guidelines as the state is witnessing a surge in coronavirus infections.

In a notification issued by the state government it said," Classes from 6-9 to be suspended, gyms, swimming pools to remain closed, rallies, dharnas prohibited, and a maximum 50% seating capacity in cinema halls to be allowed."

"No gatherings will be allowed at places of worship," it further added.

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