Bantwal Taluk records increase in COVID cases

Mangaluru, Aug 31: Dakshina Kannada district recorded 12 deaths and 270 new cases on Monday.

While Mangaluru Taluk recorded the highest number of cases (117) and 6 deaths, Bantwal saw a steep increase on Monday. The Taluk recorded 90 cases and one death.

The district also recorded a good number of discharges today. As many as 367 were cured and discharged. (CCC-2, Home Quarantine- 294 and Hospital-71).

Deaths:
Total: 12
Mangaluru: 6
Bantwal: 1
Puttur: 1
Belthangady: 1
Other districts: 3

District summary:
Total COVID cases: 12,713
Total discharges: 9,789
Active cases: 2,556
Total deaths: 368