covid-19 case mark on Wednesday as 1272 more persons tested positive marking the highest single day increase in the state.The surge in cases fuels fears that the state could relapse into a lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.Bengaluru recorded 735 new cases in the 24 hours till 5 pm on Wednesday adding to the surge.
The B.S.Yediyurappa-led state government is expected to take harsher measures to enforce social distancing and other safety precautions including the possibility of sealing down more localities in Bengaluru post 7 July.The source of infection in every single case reported in Bengaluru on Wednesday is classified under “contract under tracing" indicating the possibility of a full blown community transmission.