COVID-19 Update: Karnataka Records 158 New Cases; Active Cases Stand at 568

COVID-19 Update: Karnataka Records 158 New Cases; Active Cases Stand at 568

The latest media bulletin from the Government of Karnataka reveals the current COVID-19 scenario in the state. As of December 28, 2023, Karnataka reported 158 new positive cases, bringing the cumulative total to 4,089,922.

Here’s a snapshot of the COVID-19 data:

1. Total Positive Patients Today: 158
2. Total Discharged: 69
3. Total Deaths: 0
4. Total Active Patients: 568

Testing and Positivity Rates:

• Total Tests Conducted in the Last 24 Hours: 8,350
  • RTPCR Tests: 6,346
  • RAT Tests: 2,004
• Positivity Rate: 1.89%
• Case Fatality Rate: 0.00%

Status of Active Cases as of December 28, 2023:

• Active Cases: 568
  • Home Isolation: 514
  • Hospitalization: 54
    • ICU: 14
    • General Bed (Isolation Bed): 40

District-wise Breakdown:

1. Bagalkote: Tested – 109 | Positives – 0 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 0
2. Ballari: Tested – 159 | Positives – 4 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 7
3. Belagavi: Tested – 329 | Positives – 0 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 0
4. Bengaluru: Tested – 2,492 | Positives – 85 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 414
5. Bengaluru Rural: Tested – 274 | Positives – 5 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 9
6. Bidar: Tested – 240 | Positives – 1 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 1
7. Chamarajanagara: Tested – 251 | Positives – 7 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 9
8. Chikkaballapura: Tested – 196 | Positives – 2 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 8
9. Chikkamagaluru: Tested – 125 | Positives – 3 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 3
10. Chitradurga: Tested – 132 | Positives – 0 | Deaths – 0 | Active – 0 … (Continued for all 31 districts)

Whole Genome Sequencing:

• Samples Sent for WGS (15.12.2023 – Till Date): 247
• Results of WGS Received Till Date: 60
• JN.1 Variants Detected: 34 (57%)
• XBB: 18 (30%)
• Others: 08 (13%)

As Karnataka continues its efforts to combat the pandemic, staying informed and following safety guidelines remains crucial.

Bulletin

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