Dakshina Kannada reports 34 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Monday; total number climbs up to 1,276
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada on Monday reported 34 cases of Coronavirus, taking the total number of cases in the District to 1,276. The District also recorded two deaths due to the virus on Monday, with the toll climbing up to 24.
While this has given a breather of sorts to the people – with the district registering as many as 147 cases on Sunday.
The source of infection could not be found in many recent cases, but only one such case was found on Monday. The others were suffering from influenza-like illness (nine cases) and severe acute respiratory infection (one case). Six of the people admitted to hospital were found positive for the deadly virus; 17 people were infected through primary-level contact with COVID-19 patients.
In addition, 30 patients being treated were discharged post-recovery.
One patient died at the District Wenlock Hospital and another at a private hospital on Monday.
A 52-year-old man, with high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiac problems and pneumonia, had been admitted to the ICU of the Wenlock Hospital on July 2. A 62-year-old man, also with multiple health issues, had been admitted to a private hospital on June 27. They both breathed their last on Monday.
On the other hand, most of the 30 patients who were discharged from the Wenlock Hospital are aged within 50 years; of which, four are senior citizens. A patient aged 70 years too has been discharged after recovery.
The district has had 584 recovered cases so far, while there are 668 active cases still under treatment.
Ten patients were shifted to ICU on Sunday, of which six people recovered on Monday and were shifted back to the Corona ward. Of the rest, one patient, a 50-year-old woman who is suffering from multiple health disorders, has been put on ventilator.
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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.
