Karnataka Covid cases: 24-year-old pregnant woman from Belagavi tests positive

District Health Officer Dr Eshwar Gadad urged residents to remain calm and not give in to panic. “There is a mild rise in COVID-19 cases across Karnataka. One case has emerged in Belagavi, but all testing and field surveys are being conducted without delay,” he told reporters.

Health officials said the woman’s immediate contacts, including three primary and eight secondary contacts, have all tested negative. “We are maintaining strict vigilance. Our teams on the ground are trained and active, and precautionary measures are fully in place,” Dr Gadad added.

Meanwhile, in Bengaluru, an 84-year-old man who was admitted to a private hospital in Whitefield passed away on May 17 due to multi-organ failure. His COVID-19 test, taken prior to his death, returned positive on Saturday, confirming his infection, health department officials said.