Karnataka reports 308 fresh COVID-19 cases including over 80 children on Saturday
Bengaluru: Karnataka on Saturday reported 308 fresh cases of Coronavirus including 80 children across the state between Friday 5 pm and Saturday 5 pm, an official bulletin informed. The state has also recorded three deaths in the last 24 hours, two in Bengaluru Urban District, and one in Dharwad.
The total tally of the number of cases reported to date in the state has climbed up to 6,824 along with 81 deaths the state has witnessed due to the deadly virus.
A 23-year-old youngster who was admitted to hospital in Bengaluru Urban on June 9 due to fever, vomiting, and headache, passed away on June 12. He tested positive for the virus. Another 62-year-old man who was admitted to a hospital in the same district on June 11, passed away on June 13.
In Dharwad, a 70-year-old man who was admitted with breathing problems died on June 12.
Among the District which reported new cases on Saturday are, Kalaburagi 67, Yadgiri 52, Bidar 42, Bengaluru Urban 31, Dakshina Kannada 30, Dharwad 20, Udupi 14, Hassan and Bellary 11 each, Vijaypura 6, Raichur and Uttara Kannada 5 each, Kolar 4, Davangere 3, Mandya and Haveri 2 each, Ramnagar, Mysuru and Bagalkote reported one case each.
Of the 6,824 cases reported in the state so far, 3,648 patients have recovered from the virus and have been discharged from the hospitals. On Saturday, 209 patients recovered and were discharged across the state. The state has registered 81 death due to the virus while it has 3092 active cases currently.
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Bengaluru: Commercial building fire brought under control, two rescued
Bengaluru (PTI): A fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial building here on Friday evening, following which two people who were trapped on the terrace were safely rescued, officials said.
The incident occurred at around 5.30 pm at a commercial building located on Coles Road, they said.
However, no casualties were reported, officials added.
According to officials, the blaze started on the terrace, where a pantry and storeroom are located. The situation led to panic as the building is located adjacent to a petrol bunk, raising fears of a possible explosion.
Two people trapped on the terrace due to the fire were rescued by a police team along with Fire and Emergency Services personnel, a senior police officer said.
Four fire tenders were pressed into service, and after nearly an hour of intense firefighting, the blaze was brought under control.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.
