Matter of worry as Mysuru sees 198 Covid cases in a week

The total cases reported in the district since the beginning of the pandemic last year stands at 1,79,937, of which 2,432 have died.
Image used for representational purpose. (File Photo | EPS)
Image used for representational purpose. (File Photo | EPS)

MYSURU: After a lull in fresh Covid-19 cases in November, Mysuru is witnessing a worrying trend with the district reporting 198 fresh cases in a span of  one week. As per the health bulletin, Mysuru district saw 198 cases from November 30 to December 6 with the active case load on Sunday crossing the 300-mark. On Monday, the number stood at 268. The total cases reported in the district since the beginning of the pandemic last year stands at 1,79,937, of which 2,432 have died. Also, 75% of the total active cases in the district were reported in just a span of one week and a majority of them were that of nursing students, as nearly 60 students of two nursing colleges tested positive. 

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