Coronavirus: Karnataka records biggest single-day spike of over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases

 Karnataka’s total caseload rose to 80,000 as the state has been recording over 4,000 new cases per day since past one week  

Karnataka on Thursday (July 23) recorded its highest single-day spike as it breached the 5,000-mark in new COVID-19 cases, taking the state’s total tally to 80,000.

Karnataka on Thursday (July 23) recorded its highest single-day spike as it breached the 5,000-mark in new COVID-19 cases, taking the state’s total tally to 80,000.

Meanwhile, Karnataka's capital Bengaluru reported more than 2,000 new cases.

Meanwhile, Karnataka's capital Bengaluru reported more than 2,000 new cases.

The death toll in the state increased to 1,616 after 97 more deaths were recorded on Thursday, while 48 were from Bengaluru according to a health department bulletin.

The death toll in the state increased to 1,616 after 97 more deaths were recorded on Thursday, while 48 were from Bengaluru according to a health department bulletin.

The cumulative tests done so far by Karnataka is 10,79,749. As many as 640 patients are admitted in the ICUs, in this 361 are from Bengaluru.

The cumulative tests done so far by Karnataka is 10,79,749. As many as 640 patients are admitted in the ICUs, in this 361 are from Bengaluru.

Karnataka's recovery rate stands at 36.25% and the mortality rate is 1.81%.

Karnataka's recovery rate stands at 36.25% and the mortality rate is 1.81%.