Looking at the increase of COVID-19 cases in districts bordering the state of Kerala, Karnataka, on Friday, forced some additional measures to contain the spread of the virus. In an order, state Revenue Secretary N. Manjunatha Prasad said, "Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of all districts across the state may impose additional containment measures to reduce COVID cases." After the COVID-19 second wave curve flattened over the weeks, a surge in positive cases since Monday made the state government extend its guidelines till August 31, on Wednesday. As epi-center of the pandemic in the state, Bengaluru reported 426 fresh cases, taking its COVID tally to 12,26,889, including 8,467 active cases. The infection also claimed 34 lives, including 9 in Bengaluru, taking the state`s death toll to 36,325 and the city's toll to 15,861 since the pandemic broke out in mid-March, 2020.

Source: dna July 31, 2021 04:18 UTC