13 more COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, state count reaches 260

As many as 13 more COVID-19 cases have been reported in Karnataka since 5 pm Tuesday, informed the state government.

The total number of coronavirus positive cases in the state has now increased to 260, including 10 deaths and 71 discharged/cured.

To check the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus, the 21-day lockdown announced last month has been extended by the Centre till May 3.

India's count of positive COVID-19 cases has risen to 10,815, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.