Karnataka reports over 6,000 new Covid-19 cases, 39 deaths

Karnataka logged over 6,000 fresh Covid-19 cases and 39 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 10.26 lakh and the toll to 12,696, on Tuesday. Out of the 6,150 fresh cases reported on Tuesday, 4,266 cases were from Bengaluru Urban alone.

As per data presented to the union health minister, in the last seven days alone the state added 46% to the current case load but before the past week added only 22% to the current active case load. From March 5 to April 5, as many as 19,378 cases were reported among the 15-29 years age group, 18,853 cases were reported among the 30-44 years age group and 14,978 cases were reported among 45-59 years age groups.

Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said, "33,697 beds have been reserved for Covid cases in the state. There are 15,733 oxygenated beds available in government hospitals out of which 10,083 beds have been reserved for Covid cases.

"We have received requests from the movie industry to remove the restrictions on occupancy and allow 100% seating in cinema halls. I will discuss the issue with the Chief Minister who will then take a decision. The Technical Advisory Committee has submitted a report 20 days back regarding the guidelines to be followed in cinema halls, marriage halls, public transport, schools etc. The Chief Minister has taken the decision after consulting with everyone concerned. Maharashtra has announced strict measures including weekend lockdown. We should not push ourselves to similar situations in our state. People should cooperate in this regard," said the Minister.

The day also saw 3,487 patients getting discharged after recovery. Cumulatively, 10,26,584 Covid-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 12,696 deaths and 9,68,762 discharges. Out of 45,107 active cases, 351 are in Intensive Care Units. Among 39 deaths reported on Tuesday, 26 are from Bengaluru Urban, three each from Mysuru and Dharwad, Kalaburagi two, and one each from Ballari, Bengaluru Rural, Bidar, Kolar and Mandya.

Kalaburagi, with 261 cases, was behind Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru reported 237, Bidar 167, and Tumakuru 157 followed by others. A total of over 2,20,89,452 samples have been tested so far, out of which 1,02,021 were done on Tuesday alone. As on April 6, 3.30 pm, 46,44,731 people were vaccinated out of which 49,646 were vaccinated on Tuesday alone.