Mangaluru: 10-month old infant with no travel history tests positive for Coronavirus
Mangaluru: A 10-month old infant who was admitted to a hospital for respiratory problems, has tested positive for Coronavirus. The infant belongs to Sajipanadu Village of Bantwal Taluk, and has been admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru for treatment.
The infant was reportedly admitted to a private hospital at Derlakatte on March 23, as he was suffering from respiratory problems. The following day the throat swabs of the infant was sent for COVID-19 testing.
Reports of the tests arrived on Friday morning confirming that the infant was infected with COVID-19.
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Mysuru: Six, including three children, drown in Cauvery during urus gathering
Mysuru: Six people, including three children, drowned in the Cauvery river near Arkeshwara Temple in KR Nagar taluk of Mysuru district on Sunday.
The deceased have been identified as Fatima (42) from Udayagiri in Mysuru; Mohammed Yasin (23), an autorickshaw driver from SBR Layout in Bengaluru; his wife Neha Kausar (19) from the same area; Uzeir (5) from Udayagiri, Mysuru; Emma Aiman (13) from Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru; and Afif Ahmed (13) from KR Nagar.
According to The New Indian Express, the victims had visited a nearby dargah. While playing in the river, one person slipped into the water, and others entered it in an attempt to rescue them, leading to multiple drownings.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each of the victims’ families.
Mysuru Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladangi and KR Nagar police visited the spot and have begun an investigation.
