COVID-19: Karnataka nears 6000-cases mark as it reports 161 new cases, 164 recoveries on Tuesday
Bengaluru: Karnataka on Tuesday recorded 161 new cases of Corona Virus in the state. With this, the state has neared the 6000-cases mark, as the total toll of cases currently stands at 5921. The State also recorded two death cases due to the deadly virus taking the toll of deaths in the state to 66.
According to the latest health bulletin issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, the state recorded 161 new cases between Monday 5 pm to Tuesday at 5 pm.
A 65-year-old man who was admitted to hospital in Bengaluru Urban on June 3 for Diabetic and BP issues died on June 8 and his samples have returned positive for the virus. Another 17-year-old female patient who was admitted to hospital on June 4 in Kalaburagi due to breathing problems, died on Tuesday and has tested positive for the virus.
On Tuesday, Yadgiri reported 61 cases while Bengaluru Urban reported 29 cases. Among other Districts, Dakshina Kannada reported 23 new cases, Kalburagi 10, Bidar 9, Davangere 8, Koppal 6 Shivmoga 4.
Chikkaballapur, Vijayapura, Mysuru, and Dharwad reported two cases each. Bagalkote, Chamrajnagar, and Tumkuru reported one case each on Tuesday.
Of the 5921 cases reported in the State so far, 2605 patients have recovered and have been discharged from Hospitals. 66 patients have succumbed to the virus across the state so far. Tuesday’s bulletin added that 164 people recovered and were discharged in a single day on Tuesday. The state currently has 3248 active cases of COVID-19, the bulletin added.
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Indian crew killed in 'unfortunate' maritime incident: Indian mission in Dubai
Dubai (PTI): An Indian crew member was killed in an "unfortunate" maritime incident, the Indian mission said on Friday, extending assistance.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai did not give much information about the incident but said it was "saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident at Sea that caused the tragic death of an Indian crew of a ship".
In a post on X, the Consulate said it was in touch with the ship's owner and is ascertaining further details.
"The Consulate will render all possible assistance in this matter on priority. Our deepest condolences," it said.
