Bangalore: The health crisis in India’s tech capital continues rampant, as a record 4,868 people tested positive for COVID-19.
The increase brings Bengaluru’s total cases to more than 2.28 lakhs, of which 46,610 are active and 2,912 have died, including 67 who were added to the death list on Tuesday.
The surge in Bengaluru brought the total number of reported cases in the state past the 10,000 mark for the first time since the pandemic.
Karnataka confirmed 10,453 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, marking the highest peak in a single day in the southern state, which is also one of the worst-affected regions in the country.
This brings the total of covid cases in Karnataka to 5,92,911 of which 1,07,737 are active and more than 8,777 people have lost their lives. The state health department reported 136 more deaths on Tuesday.
Karnataka has been one of the worst affected regions due to the covid health crisis. Heavy rains, floods and landslides have added to the problems of the state and its fledgling finances.
Karnataka has been adding nearly 50,000 new cases per week despite its recovery rate exceeding 80%, according to government data.
Data shows that Karnataka’s case burden doubles in 34 days from the national average of 37 days.
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