Karnataka on Friday reported over 2,500 cases for the second consecutive day. While 2,523 cases were reported on Thursday, 2,566 were recorded on Friday. With this, the total number of cases rose to 9,81,044.
With 13 deaths, the Covid toll rose to 12,484. As many as 1,207 persons were discharged on Friday, taking the total recoveries to 9,48,988. Of the remaining 19,553 active patients, 174 are in ICUs. While the positivity rate for the day stood at 2.28 per cent, the case fatality rate touched 0.5 per cent. Bengaluru Urban reported 1,490 fresh Covid cases.
As many as 1,12,271 tests were conducted on Friday alone. With this, the total number of tests done so far is 2,08,94,800.
16 lakh senior citizens vaccinated
As many as 16,02,942 senior citizens have been vaccinated in the state since March 1. That apart, 4,64,753 persons above 45 years with comorbidities have been vaccinated so far. On Friday, as many as 90,809 senior citizens and 31,868 above 45 years with comorbidities took the jab till 7.30 pm.
So far, a total of 5,44,766 healthcare workers and 2,20,341 frontline workers have taken the first dose of vaccination. As many as 3,33,392 healthcare workers have taken the second dose. The state is expecting nine lakh doses of vaccine on Saturday.
Published 26 March 2021, 17:22 IST