
State reports 413 new cases, four deaths
The Hindu
Karnataka on Friday reported 413 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total to 29,97,246. Bengaluru Urban reported 212 cases and two deaths.With four deaths, the toll rose to 38,220. This is apart from 2
Karnataka on Friday reported 413 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total to 29,97,246. Bengaluru Urban reported 212 cases and two deaths.
With four deaths, the toll rose to 38,220. This is apart from 29 deaths of patients due to non-COVID-19 reasons.
As many as 256 persons were discharged on Friday, taking the total recoveries to 29,52,101. The State now has 6,896 active patients.

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