Aug 3: Karnataka logs 1,674 fresh COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths
Dakshina Kannada records 307 positive Covid-19 cases, eight deaths
Bengaluru, Aug 3: Karnataka on Tuesday logged 1,674 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 29.09 lakh, while 38 deaths took the toll to 36,650.
The day also saw 1,376 discharges, taking the total number of recoveries to 28,49,003, leaving 24,280 active cases.
Bengaluru Urban district reported the highest number of infections (477) and seven deaths, a health department bulletin said.
Dakshina Kannada logged 307 cases and eight fatalities, the highest among districts.
Mysuru district recorded 147 cases, Udupi and Hassan (104 each) Kodagu 94 and Tumakuru 80.
Thirteen districts reported zero fatalities, the bulletin said
Yadgir and Raichur districts did not report any fresh cases.
On Tuesday, 1,21,021 COVID tests were conducted, taking the cumulative number of specimens examined so far to 3.90 crore.
A total of 1,05,378 people were vaccinated, taking the overall number to 3.16 crore.
The positivity rate stood at 1.38 per cent and the Case Fatality Rate at 2.27 per cent.
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JDU leader fatally shot in Patna; Police launch investigation
Patna: In a tragic incident late on Wednesday night, a leader of Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United (JDU) fell victim to gunfire in the streets of Bihar's capital, Patna. Saurabh Kumar, a prominent youth leader, was returning from a function when the attack occurred, leaving him fatally wounded. His companion, Mun Mun Kumar, also suffered serious injuries after being struck by three bullets.
The assailants, riding a motorcycle, swiftly approached the duo and fired multiple shots, leaving Saurabh dead on the spot. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Mun Mun Kumar remains in critical condition receiving treatment.
In response to the tragic news, Misa Bharti, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, visited Pun Pun to offer her condolences and support to the grieving family members.
A specialized team from the Patna police force has been mobilized to thoroughly investigate the incident.
