11 more COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, tally rises to 576

Bengaluru, May 1 Karnataka has reported 11 more COVID-19 positive cases, taking the state's total tally to 576, a health official said on Friday.

"Till date, 576 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed. This includes 22 deaths and 235 discharges," the official said.

Six more coronavirus patients got discharged, rising from 229 to 236.

Of the new cases, seven are men and five women, including two Mandy boys below 13.

Eight of the new cases are contacts of earlier cases, while four Mandya youngsters in their mid-20s had a travel history to Mumbai, the official added.