The total for cases went up to 46,150, of which 15,890 were active cases or patients currently under treatment in hospitals. On Monday, 93 % of new cases – 1,605 of 1,725 – were locally acquired infections, including infections in 31 healthcare workers. Anantapur, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Kurnool reported five deaths each, Krishna reported three and Nellore reported two deaths. With 115 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Karnataka on Monday, the total number of deaths crossed the 4,000 mark. According to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of deaths in the State stood at 4,062.

Source: The Hindu August 17, 2020 17:48 UTC