6,297 new COVID-19 cases, 66 deaths in Karnataka

Karnataka has reported 6,297 new COVID-19 cases and 66 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 7,76,901 and the death toll to 10,608, the Health department said on Tuesday.

The day also saw 8,500 patients getting discharged after recovery.

Out of the 6,297 fresh cases reported on Tuesday, 2,821 cases were from Bengaluru



Urban alone.

As of October 20 evening, cumulatively 7,76,901 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 10,608 deaths and 6,62,329 discharges, the Health department said in its bulletin.

It said, out of 1,03,945 active cases, 1,03,004 patients are in isolation at designated hospitals and are stable, while 941 are in ICU.