World-renowned virologist Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus that has killed five people in the country.

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday announced he will donate his one year's salary to the Chief Minister Relief Fund COVID-19.

Eighteen more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 320, a health official said on Wednesday.

Three Muslim doctors practicing in UK have reportedly died after contracting the deadly Corona Virus while performing their duties and helping those affected by COVID-19 in the UK.

Bellary: In a heart wrenching incident, two persons died allegedly after not getting food in time due to the country-wide lockdown againt the spread of DCorona Virus, in Hospet town in Bellary District on Tuesday. Later, the dead bodies were allegedly transported on a garbage picking vehicle.

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Sindhu B Rupesh on Tuesday evening informed that a person hailing from Sullia has reportedly tested positive for Corona Virus. The DC further informed that the person returned from Dubai.

Dakshina Kannada District in-charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary on Tuesday announced that essential shops including grocery stores, fruits and vegetable shops will be allowed to open from Wednesday between 7:00 am to 12:00 pm across the District.

Bellary: Bellary MLA G. Somashekhar Reddy has expressed his displeasure over administration's move of converting the district hospital into COVID-19 hospital.