Karnataka reported 1,781 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 8,69,561 and the death toll to 11,621, the health department said on Friday.
The day also saw 2,181 patients getting discharged after
recovery.
Out of 1,781 fresh cases reported on Friday, 1,067 cases were from Bengaluru urban alone. As of November 20 evening, cumulatively 8,69,561 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 11,621 deaths and 8,33,169 discharges, the health department said in its bulletin.