Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel has released Rs 1 crore from his MP local area development (MPLAD) fund towards measures to combat novel coronavirus in the district.

Mangaluru: A 10-month old infant who was admitted to a hospital for respiratory problems, has tested positive for Corona Virus. The infant belongs to Sajipanadu Village of Bantwal Taluk, and has been admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru for treatment.

Local MLA S Angara on Friday fell ill while conducting a meeting with the officials and was later hospitalized in Puttur. Angara was in a meeting with the officials of cooperative societies on Friday when he suddenly fell sick.

Bhatkal: With the number of cases of Corona Virus in Bhatkal Taluk slowly climbing up, Uttara Kannada District Administration on Friday declared medical health emergency in Bhatkal Taluk. The order was issued by Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner Dr. Harish Kumar using his special powers under section 34 of Disaster Management Act 2005.

Bantwal: In a tragic incident a 26-year old man who went for swimming on Thursday died of drowning here at Netravati River in Bantwal Taluk’s Sorekumeru.

The district Wenlock hospital in the city will be turned into a dedicated hospital for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, Dakshina Kannada district-in- charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary said on Thursday.

An 18-year-old boy died of electrocution when he came in contact with a live wire while saving his younger brother on the terrace of his home At car street in front of Corporation Bank here this evening.

Udupi: A 56-year old man on Wednesday committed suicide after writing a note adding that he was infected by the Corona Virus. The incident took place in Udupi on Wednesday morning.