Karnataka on Tuesday reported 197 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total to 39,42,927. Bengaluru Urban recorded 130 cases. The day’s test positivity rate in the State stood at 0.47%.
With eight deaths, the State’s toll rose to 40,004. With this, the day’s Case Fatality Rate (CFR) touched 4.06%. This is apart from the death of 38 patients due to non-COVID-19 reasons.
As many as 258 people were discharged on Tuesday, taking the total recoveries to 38,99,905. Active cases reduced to 2,980.