16 more test positive for COVID-19 in Karnataka, tally 197

Sixteen more COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, said state Health Department.

Among them, 10 were close contacts of patients earlier tested COVID-19 positive, while three had a travel history from Delhi, the department added.

So far, 197 novel coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the state.

India's total COVID-19 cases rose to 5,865 on Thursday, with 591 new cases reported in last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Out of the 5,865 cases; 5,218 are active COVID-19 cases, and 477 patients have been recovered or discharged

( With inputs from ANI )

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