Karnataka Ups Its Guard Against Covid XE, To Screen International Passengers From Eight Countries swarajyamag.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from swarajyamag.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bengaluru emerges as new COVID-19 hotspot
While cases do seem to be coming down in Bengaluru, the positivity rate remains high - about 38.13 per cent over the last 24 hours.
By ANI| Posted by Sakina Fatima | Published: 15th May 2021 6:32 pm IST A COVID patient gets oxygen facility in a BMTC bus in Bengaluru. (Photo/ANI)
Bengaluru: Over the last two weeks, Karnataka has witnessed devastating COVID-19 surge, recording the highest COVID-19 related deaths and a worrying number of new cases.
The state emerged as the country’s new COVID-19 hotspot with 5,98,625 active cases, the highest in the country, followed by Maharashtra with 5,21,683 active infections, the union health minister informed.