Feb 3: Daily COVID-19 cases dip to 16,436 in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Feb 3: Karnataka on Thursday registered a decline in daily coronavirus infections, as the state reported 16,436 new cases and 60 fatalities, taking the tally to 38.60 lakh and toll to 39,197.
The state on Wednesday had reported 20,505 fresh infections.
There were 44,819 discharges today, taking the total number of recoveries to 36,72,744, a health bulletin said.
Of the new cases, 6,640 were from Bengaluru Urban that saw 27,570 people being discharged and 14 virus-related deaths.
The total number of active cases across the state is now 1,48,800.
While the positivity rate for the day stood at 11.31 per cent, the case fatality rate (CFR) was 0.36 per cent.
Of the 60 deaths, 14 are from Bengaluru Urban; Dakshina Kannada, Mandya and Mysuru 5, Belagavi, Chikkaballapura and Haveri 3, Chamarajnagara, Kalaburagi, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Udupi, Uttara Kannada and Yadgir 2, followed by others.
After Bengaluru Urban, Belagavi recorded the second highest number of cases with 1,508, Mysuru 706, Shivamogga 701, Tumkuru 572, Uttara Kannada 567, Dharwad 535, followed by others.
Bengaluru Urban district now has a total of 17,43,065 cases, Mysuru 2,24,662 and Tumakuru 1,56,476.
Cumulatively, a total of 6.23 crore samples have been tested, of which 1,45,204 were on Thursday alone.
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Arrive 3 hours early: Airlines urge passengers as centre tightens airport security after Pak attack
New Delhi: Airlines have asked passengers to reach airports at least three hours before departure after the Centre increased security measures in response to Pakistan’s ongoing attack, reported India Today.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, all passengers will now face a Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) before boarding. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all airports and airlines to step up security.
Air India said, “Passengers are advised to arrive at least three hours prior to departure. Check-in closes 75 minutes before departure.” Akasa Air and IndiGo issued similar advisories, asking passengers to allow more time for security checks.
All passengers must carry valid photo ID and will undergo secondary checks before boarding. Visitor entry to terminals has been banned, and Air Marshals will be deployed as required.
The moves come as India’s defence systems shot down Pakistani missiles and drones in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. At least 21 airports are shut till May 10, and several flights are cancelled. Civilian aircraft are avoiding airspace over Pakistan and India’s western corridor, data from Flightradar24 shows.
