Karnataka Reports 74 New COVID-19 Cases: Latest Updates on Infections and Recoveries
Bengaluru, 26 DEC 2023 – As of the latest media bulletin on December 26, 2023, Karnataka witnessed a surge of 74 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative total to 4,089,661. The state’s Department of Health & Family Welfare shared comprehensive data on the pandemic’s status, including active cases, recoveries, deaths, and testing details.
Key COVID-19 Statistics:
- Total Positive Patients reported today: 74
- Total Discharged: 44
- Total Deaths: 2
- Total Active Patients: 464
Testing Details:
- Total Tests done in the last 24 hrs: 6,403
- RTPCR Tests: 4,680
- RAT Tests: 1,723
Positivity and Fatality Rates:
- Positivity Rate: 1.15%
- Case Fatality Rate: 2.70%
Status of Active Cases (as of 26.12.2023):
- Active Cases: 464
- Home Isolation: 423
- Hospitalization: 41
- ICU: 16
- General Bed (isolation bed): 25
District-wise Breakdown (26-12-2023):
- Bengaluru reported 57 new cases, bringing the total active cases to 376.
- Mysuru reported 2 new cases, with 32 active cases and 1 death.
- Other districts showcased varying numbers of new cases and active cases.
Details of COVID-19 Deaths Today:
- Patient ID: 4146370
- Age: 51
- Sex: Male
- Admitted District: Dakshina Kannada
- Symptoms: Fever, cough, breathlessness
- Date of Hospitalization: 22.12.2023
- Date of Death: 23.12.2023
- Comorbidities: Hypertension (HTN), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Vaccination: Government (No)
- Patient ID: 4146386
- Age: 51
- Sex: Male
- Admitted District: Mysuru
- Symptoms: Cough, breathlessness
- Date of Hospitalization: 20.12.2023
- Date of Death: 25.12.2023
- Comorbidities: Old Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hypertension (HTN)
- Vaccination: Private (Yes)
As Karnataka continues to battle the pandemic, ongoing monitoring and preventive measures remain crucial to curb the spread of the virus.
