
Hassan sees 738 new cases, 10 deaths
The Hindu
As many as 10 people died of COVID-19 in Hassan on Monday, taking the tally to 536. Besides, 738 new cases were reported in the district. With this, the total number of cases rose to 36,360. Of them,
As many as 10 people died of COVID-19 in Hassan on Monday, taking the tally to 536. Besides, 738 new cases were reported in the district. With this, the total number of cases rose to 36,360. Of them, 30,926 have recovered and 4,898 are under treatment. The number of people in ICUs is 70. The casualties include four from Hassan, three from Arsikere and one each from Arkalgud, Channarayapatna and a neighbouring district. Of the fresh cases, 200 were from Hassan taluk, 156 from Channarayapatna, 147 from Arsikere, 73 from Holenarasipur, 60 from Alur, 44 from Sakleshpur, 33 from Belur, 22 from Arakalgud, and three from other districts.
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