The national average during the same period is 22.3%, according to data compiled by the Hindustan Times. Most of the surge in Karnataka has come from its biggest city and power centre, Bengaluru, that has accounted for 226,779 new infections since the beginning of the month. But his administration’s inability to contain the surge despite warnings in November by the government-appointed technical advisory committee (TAC) has come under severe criticism from all quarters. Several individuals and other volunteer groups have been helping covid-19 infected persons secure beds, medicine, oxygen and even cremations as the covid infrastructure in the state collapses. Tumakuru, Mysuru, Ballari, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga and Udupi are among the worst affected districts in the state, data shows.

Source: Hindustan Times May 11, 2021 19:07 UTC