2,062 COVID-19 cases and 54 deaths in Karnataka

Karnataka on Wednesday reported a biggest single day spike of 2,062 new COVID-19 cases and a record 54 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 28,877 and the death toll to 470, the health department said. 

The day also saw 778 patients getting discharged after recovery. Out of the fresh cases reported today, a whopping 1,148 cases



were from Bengaluru urban alone, while among 54 deaths, 22 are from this capital city. The previous biggest single day spike was recorded on July 5 with 1,925 cases. 

As of July 8 evening, cumulatively 28,877 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 470 deaths and 11876 discharges, the health department said in its bulletin.