July 18: Karnataka logs 1,708 fresh infections, 36 deaths
15 districts in Karnataka see zero coronavirus fatalities
Bengaluru, Jul 18: Karnataka on Sunday registered 1,708 fresh COVID-19 cases taking the total cases to 28,83,947 while 36 deaths pushed the toll to 36,157, the Health department said.
There were 29,291 active cases in the state while as many as 2,463 patients recovered in the state taking the total recoveries to 28,18,476.
Bengaluru Urban district reported 386 infections, which is the highest among all the districts of the state whereas nine deaths were recorded on Sunday.
The city has so far reported 12,22,189 infections and 15,796 deaths.
There were 12,167 active cases.
Dakshina Kannada district has emerged as a second major COVID-19 hotspot with 241 infections and six deaths.
Other districts in the state too reported infections including 210 in Mysuru, 121 in Hassan and 105 each in Chikkamagaluru and Udupi.
According to the media bulletin, there were fatalities in 15 districts including nine in Bengaluru, six in Dakshina Kannada, four in Mysuru and three in Kolar.
There were zero fatalities in 15 districts in Karnataka on Sunday.
The state conducted 1,56,564 COVID tests including 1,26,097 RT-PCR tests and other methods.
So far 3.69 crore tests were done cumulatively, the department added.
There were 67,583 inoculations done on Sunday comprising first and second doses taking the total vaccinations to 2.73 crore.
The positivity rate for the day was 1.09 per cent and Case Fatality Rate was 2.10 per cent, the department said.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
