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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Coronavirus | 2,656 new cases in Hassan

HIMS in Hassan has put up a board stating that all beds in the institute are occupied. (Source: PRAKASH HASSAN)

Hassan district reported the highest ever 2,656 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. With that, the total number rose to 44,969.

Five more people died, increasing the death toll to 621. So far 34,398 have recovered and 9,954 are undergoing treatment. Of them, 94 people are in ICU.

Among the dead two are from Belur and one each from Arkalgud, Arsikere and Channarayapatna taluks. Of the fresh cases, the highest of 502 was reported in Arsikere taluk, followed by 495 in Hassan taluk, 439 from Holenarasipur, 384 from Channarayapatna, 299 from Arkalgud, 204 from Sakleshpur, 183 from Belur, 139 from Alur taluk, and 11 from other districts.

All 400 beds at the designated COVID-19 hospital at Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences are occupied. The institute has put up a board stating that all beds are occupied. Some patients in critical condition are looking for beds in private hospitals.

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