Dakshina Kannada reported three COVID-19 deaths and 337 new cases on August 5. Of the deceased, one each were from Bantwal, Puttur and Sullia taluks.
With 213 patients discharged, the number of active cases stood at 3,213. The test positivity rate came down to 3.71%. A fine of ₹1,00,79,617 has so far been collected in 82,994 cases of norms violation.
Udupi district reported two deaths and 134 new cases. With 79 patients discharged, the number of active cases increased to 1,332. There are eight cases of mucormycosis.
