Karnataka logs 24 fresh Covid-19 infections; no deaths

23 cases emerge from Bengaluru, one from Dakshina Kannada district.

Published on: Dec 22, 2023, 10:46:36 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka's fresh COVID-19 infections surged to 24 on Thursday from 20 the day before. The state reported no deaths and had a positivity rate of 1.06 per cent, as compared to Wednesday's 2.47 per cent.

India is observing a surge in infections after the emergence of a new subvariant of the virus, called JN.1. (Shutterstock (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Of the total 24 cases, 23 emerged from Bengaluru alone while the remaining one case came from Dakshina Kannada district, which shares a border with neighbouring state Kerala, according to the daily bulletin released by the state health department.

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With 11 recoveries, the southern state's active caseload stood at 105, of which 93 patients were in the state capital. This is slightly more than the active cases the state had on Wednesday, 92. Of the total 105 admissions, 85 were isolated in their homes, while 20 were hospitalised. 11 patients received treatment in the general wards, while the patients in ICUs increased from yesterday's seven to nine.

Karnataka's total Covid tally was at 40.89 lakhs. As many as 2,263 samples were tested in the state, of which 1,791 were RT-PCR tests, 472 were Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). The case fatality rate of the state stood at nil.

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Karnataka had reported two deaths on Wednesday, both male, aged 44 and 76. One of them had shown no symptoms, while the other was suffering from breathlessness, news agency PTI had reported. It is not yet known whether they were infected with the new subvariant of the SARS-CoV-2, called JN.1, which is said to be causing a surge in cases across the country and the world.

To curb further spread of infections, the Karnataka government on Thursday decided to constitute a cabinet sub-committee to oversee preparations to contain Covid-19, including precautions to be taken, and treatment provided. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also appealed to the public not to panic and take precautions to avoid being at risk.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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