New coronavirus case in Karnataka; total number of infections

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Press Trust of India Bengaluru
Last Updated : Mar 21 2020 | 11:26 AM IST

A new novel coronavirus case has been reported in Karnataka on Saturday, taking the total number of infections to 16 in the State.

A 32-year old person from Gauribidanur in Chikkaballapura district, who has returned from Mecca has been confirmed for COVID-19 infection, Health Minister B Sriramulu tweeted.

The person has been admitted in a designated isolated hospital for treatment, the Minister said and asked people not to fear or panic.

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First Published: Mar 21 2020 | 11:26 AM IST

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