COVID-19: New positive case reported in K'taka; Number of cases in state rise to 16

Bengaluru: A new novel coronavirus case has been reported in Karnataka on Saturday, taking the total number of infections to 16 in the State.

A 32-year old person from Gauribidanur in Chikkaballapura district, who has returned from Mecca has been confirmed for COVID-19 infection, Health Minister B Sriramulu tweeted.

The person has been admitted in a designated isolated hospital for treatment, the Minister said and asked people not to fear or panic.