COVID-19: Seven new cases confirmed in K'taka; total infections raises to 425

Bengaluru, Apr 22 () Seven new cases of coronavirushave been confirmed in Karnataka, taking the total number ofinfections in the state to 425, the Health department said onWednesday.

The new positive cases include a four month old infantfrom Kalaburagi.

"7 new positive cases have been reported from lastevening till this noon.....Till date 425 COVID-19 positivecases have been confirmed.

This includes 17 deaths and 129 discharges," thedepartment said in a mid-day situation update.

Among seven cases five are from Kalaburagi and two fromBengaluru urban.

While five out of seven are contacts of patients alreadytested positive, two are with the history of Severe AcuteRespiratory Infection (SARI). KSUROH ROH