Karnataka Records 329 New COVID-19 Cases with 8.61% Positivity Rate and 1 Fatality
Karnataka witnessed a surge in COVID-19 cases, reporting 329 new positive patients in the last 24 hours. The cumulative total has now reached 4,092,463 cases. Additionally, 283 individuals have been successfully discharged, bringing the total recoveries to 4,050,902.
Unfortunately, one new fatality has been reported, bringing the total COVID-19 related deaths in the state to 40,380. Currently, there are 1,181 active cases under treatment and observation.
Testing Statistics:
- Total tests conducted in the last 24 hours: 3,819
- RTPCR Tests: 3,367
- RAT Tests: 452
COVID Indicators:
- Positivity Rate: 8.61%
- Case Fatality Rate: 0.30%
Status of Active Cases as of 07.01.2024:
- Active Cases: 1,181
- Home Isolation: 1,118
- Hospitalization: 63
- General Bed (isolation bed): 49
- Isolation bed with O2 support: 1
- ICU: 13
- ICU with Ventilator: 0
District-wise Breakdown (07.01.2024):
| District Name | Today’s Tests | Today’s Positives | Total Positives | Today’s Discharges | Total Discharges | Total Active Cases | Today’s Death | Total Covid Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagalakote | 155 | 10 | 41,360 | 0 | 40,968 | 23 | 0 | 369 |
| Ballari | 221 | 3 | 117,878 | 4 | 116,056 | 27 | 0 | 1,795 |
| Belagavi | 9 | 0 | 101,959 | 3 | 100,950 | 1 | 0 | 1,008 |
| Bengaluru Rural | 33 | 8 | 80,932 | 6 | 79,958 | 60 | 0 | 914 |
| Bengaluru Urban | 756 | 177 | 1,889,144 | 203 | 1,871,569 | 562 | 0 | 17,013 |
… and so on for all districts.
Details of Covid-19 Deaths Today:
- Patient Number: 4147777
- Age: 48
- Sex: Male
- Admitted District: Gadag
- Description: SARI, Cough, Breathlessness
- Symptoms: CA, TB
- Date of Hospitalization: 27.12.2023
- Date of Death: 06.01.2024
- Hospital: Govt
- Vaccination: VACCINATED
Whole Genome Sequencing Details:
- Samples Sent for WGS as on 30.12.2023: 601
- Results of WGS received till date: 262
- JN.1 Variants Detected: 199 (76%)
- XBB: 28 (11%)
- Others: 35 (13%)
This surge underscores the importance of continued vigilance and adherence to safety measures. Karnataka remains committed to combating the pandemic and ensuring the well-being of its citizens. Stay informed, stay safe.
