Coronavirus: 186 new cases, three deaths in Dakshina Kannada on Saturday
Mangaluru: The sharp spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Dakshina Kannada District continued on Saturday, July 11, as the District reported 186 fresh cases and three deaths on a single day.
This is the largest figure for a single day in Dakshina Kannada, surpassing the earlier figure of highest at 183. The total number of Corona cases so far in the district has climbed up to 2,034, although 10 of the cases are people from other districts.
Of the new cases, 37 were in contact with other patients, 64 with influenza-like illness (ILI), 17 with a severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), 10 had returned from Saudi Arabia. The source of infection for 56 patients is yet to be traced. Two other people had traveled to Bengaluru, said Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh.
Three dies of Covid-19:
The district has also witnessed three more deaths due to Corona infection. The total number of victims has risen to 41.
Two of the victims, a 33-year-old man, and a 67-year-old woman were suffering from multiple health problems, other than COVID infection. The third case was of a 78-year-old man.
DK Corona statistics:
Total infected people: 2,034
Recovered cases: 782
Deaths: 41
Patients under treatment: 1,211
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
