COVID-19 cases breach one lakh-mark in Mysuru

COVID-19 cases in Mysuru district crossed one lakh on Monday, the second highest in the State after Bengaluru.

More than 45,000 cases had been added to the tally since April 1. The COVID-19 rely stands at 1,00,284 with the addition of 1,537 new cases on Monday. Seven deaths have been reported on the day, taking the toll to 1,334.

Like on Sunday, the variety of recoveries have been greater than the variety of new cases. A complete of two,706 sufferers have been discharged on Monday, which is the best to this point in the district. As many as 84,525 folks had recovered from the an infection because the first wave.

Mysuru metropolis alone reported 894 cases on Monday. However, the each day rely, when in comparison with the primary week, has seen a small drop.

Meanwhile, the much-awaited vaccination for the folks aged between 18 and 44 started at two centres in Mysuru on Monday. However, the launch that was purported to have began at 10 a.m. was delayed for a few hours following delay in the arrival of vaccines from Bengaluru.

The District Hospital and Charaka Hospital, each on KRS Road, had been recognized for the vaccination of this age group. Despite complete lockdown starting from Monday, the response on day one of the drive was good with these registered on-line and allotted vaccination schedule turning up for the jabs taking all security precautions. No walk-ins are allowed for this age group.

It is learnt that Mysuru obtained almost 8,500 doses of vaccine for launching the vaccination for these aged above 18 years. Also, the second dose of vaccination is predicted to choose up from Tuesday with the arrival of contemporary shares of the vaccines.