Karnataka Bengaluru Coronavirus Live Updates: State reports 378 Covid-19 cases, three fatalities

Karnataka Bengaluru Coronavirus (Covid-19) Latest News Live Updates: Cumulatively, 9,46,454 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 12,276 deaths and 9,28,461 discharges.

Karnataka Bengaluru Coronavirus News Live Updates: Karnataka on Wednesday logged 378 fresh COVID-19 cases and three deaths, taking the infection count to 9,46,454 and the toll to 12,276, the health department said. Recoveries at 537 outnumbered the fresh cases, taking the cumulative discharged figure to 9,28,461, leaving 5,698 active cases.

The department said there was one instance of severe Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) in Koppal district where a 35-year-old ASHA worker developed breathlessness and persistent cough after 20 minutes of second dose of Covishield vaccine.

“She has been managed locally and is presently hospitalised in the Gangavati General Hospital. Her vital parameters are stable,” the health department said.

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The Mysuru police have filed a case against a 19-year-old boy and arrested him for sexually assaulting a street dog.

VV Puram police booked the man, following a complaint from an animal activist who has produced the video evidence of the incident to the police. 

The accused, identified as Somashekhar, has been caught on video. According to the FIR, on February 11 at about 9.45 pm, the accused was found sexually assaulting a stray dog in Gokulam 3rd Stage in the city and a passerby had recorded the act on his mobile phone. 

He has been booked under provisions of IPC 377 unnatural offences and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

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To decongest one of the busiest roads in Bengaluru city, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has proposed a signal-free corridor on Tumkur road at the cost of Rs 2,000 crores.

The BBMP has prepared a plan to construct the signal-free corridor, which includes six flyovers and underpasses at BEL, Taj Yeshwantpur junction, Outer Ring Road, Tumkur Road, Pipeline Road and HMT Junction in the city.

Recently, BBMP along with its officials and Rajarajeshwari Nagar MLA Munirathna inspected the spot and a detailed proposal on the corridor, blueprint and detailed project report (DPR) has been sent to the state government seeking funds to be earmarked for the same in the upcoming 2021-22 budget.

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Karnataka on Wednesday logged 378 fresh COVID-19 cases and three deaths, taking the infection count to 9,46,454 and the toll to 12,276, the health department said. Recoveries at 537 outnumbered the fresh cases, taking the cumulative discharged figure to 9,28,461, leaving 5,698 active cases. 

The department said there was one instance of severe Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) in Koppal district where a 35-year-old ASHA worker developed breathlessness and persistent cough after 20 minutes of second dose of Covishield vaccine.

“She has been managed locally and is presently hospitalised in the Gangavati General Hospital. Her vital parameters are stable,” the health department said.

Cumulatively, 9,46,454 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 12,276 deaths and 9,28,461 discharges. Bengaluru Urban accounted for most number of infections with 253, followed by Dakshina Kannada 25, Mysuru 17 and Kalaburagi 10, while the rest were scattered over other districts Bengaluru Urban also accounted for all three deaths. 

Two districts – Bagalkote and Haveri reported zero infections and fatalities. A total of 1.81 crore samples have been tested so far, with 54,624 on Wednesday, the health bulletin said.

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Cumulatively, 9,46,454 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 12,276 deaths and 9,28,461 discharges. Bengaluru Urban accounted for most number of infections with 253, followed by Dakshina Kannada 25, Mysuru 17 and Kalaburagi 10, while the rest were scattered over other districts Bengaluru Urban also accounted for all three deaths.

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Two districts – Bagalkote and Haveri reported zero infections and fatalities. A total of 1.81 crore samples have been tested so far, with 54,624 on Wednesday, the health bulletin said.

Here are a few contacts that might come in handy for you in emergency situations:

COVID-19 related queries / emergencies / clarifications: 104 (toll free); +91-80-4684-8600/6669-2000 | Home Quarantine-related queries: Telegram messenger/WhatsApp – +91 97777 77684, Voice call – 080 45451111 | BBMP control room: 080-22221188 | In case of power disruptions, contact BESCOM: 1912. If the water supply is hit in your area, contact BWSSB: 1916

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