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Karnataka news live updates: State records 2,856 mucormycosis cases, recovery rate only 6.6%
The Karnataka government on Saturday announced further relaxation of lockdown restrictions in 16 districts, including Bengaluru Urban, of 30 in the state which have less than 5% Covid-19 positivity rate. The relaxations will come into effect from Monday. Karnataka has seen 2,856 cases of mucormycosis, with the tech capital reporting the highest number (959), according to the health and family welfare department. Of these, 2,316 patients are currently undergoing treatment. Dismissing the demand made by traders for a discount in property tax due to Covid-19 lockdown, BBMP chief commissioner Gaurav Gupta on Saturday said the civic agency is not in a position to give any discount as its expenses have doubled due to Covid management. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
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Unlock 2.0 in Bengaluru from Monday
The Karnataka government on Saturday announced further relaxation of lockdown restrictions in 16 districts, including Bengaluru Urban, of 30 in the state which have less than 5% Covid-19 positivity rate. The relaxations will come into effect from Monday. Read more
Karnataka has seen 2,856 cases of mucormycosis, with the tech capital reporting the highest number (959), according to the health and family welfare department. Of these, 2,316 patients are currently undergoing treatment.