BENGALURU: Karnataka recorded 18 positive cases for covid-19 as of Friday noon, including 11 in Bengaluru, taking the state's tally to 463.
This includes 18 deaths and 150 recoveries. Currently, there are 295 active cases in the state. Bengaluru urban accounted for 11 of these cases, sparking fears that the situation could get worse even as the B.S.
Yediyurappa-led state government prepares to open up businesses in a phased manner. The government opened up some sectors like construction and a few other sectors to help people slowly resume work after a month of lockdown and almost zero economic activity.
Apart from Bengaluru, Belagavi and Bagalkote reported two cases each while Tumakuru, Chikaballapura and Vijayapura accounted for one each.