Karnataka reports 1,502 new COVID-19 cases

Karnataka on Thursday recorded a biggest single day spike of 1,502 new COVID-19 cases and 19 related fatalities, taking the infection count to 18,016 andthe death toll to 272, the health department said. Out of 1,502 fresh cases reported today, a whopping 889 cases were from Bengaluru urban alone. 

The day also saw 271 patients getting discharged after recovery. 

With 889 more patients testing positive in the city last 24 hours, the "Silicon Valley" of India's total



number of confirmed cases increased to 6,175

Saturday's data showed 1,913 active cases in Bengaluru, while Wednesday's data showed 4,649 cases that are currently active a jump of more than 100 per cent (or double).

The previous biggest single-day spike was recorded on July 1 with 1,272 cases. As of July 2 evening, cumulatively 18,016 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 272 deaths and 8,334 discharges, the health department said in its bulletin.