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 

<p>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.<br />&nbsp;</p>

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.

<p>Meanwhile, Karnataka's capital Bengaluru reported more than 2,000 new cases.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.<br />&nbsp;</p>

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.

<p>Karnataka's recovery rate stands at 36.25% and the mortality rate is 1.81%.</p>

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