At 5.9L, K’taka has highest active cases

With 5,92,182 active cases, Karnataka on Wednesday climbed to the top of the country’s Covid-19 list.This number is a clear indicator of the burden on the healthcare system, including patients in hospitals, Covid Care Centres and home isolation.

Sunitha Rao R ,
TNN

Updated On May 13, 2021 at 05:01 AM IST

<p>Karnataka: Civilians wait in a queue to get vaccinated against coronavirus in Chikmagalur. (PTI Photo)(</p> — Karnataka: Civilians wait in a queue to get vaccinated against coronavirus in Chikmagalur. (PTI Photo)(

Bengaluru: With 5,92,182 active cases, Karnataka on Wednesday climbed to the top of the country’s Covid-19 list.

This number is a clear indicator of the burden on the healthcare system, including patients in hospitals, Covid Care Centres and home isolation.

Vax drive for 18-44 suspended in K’taka
Following severe shortage of vaccines and supply constraints, Karnataka government on Wednesday night decided to suspend vaccination drive for the 18-44 age group at government facilities from May 14 until further notice. Private hospitals, however, will continue administering vaccine doses for all age groups.

Published On May 13, 2021 at 04:54 AM IST

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