Bewngaluru, Jun 23: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday said Covid-19 related fatalities in the state was far less compared to other major states, as he called on people and front line corona warriors infected by the virus not to lose courage.
The Chief Minister made the statement following the alleged suicide of a constable attached with the Karnataka State Reserve Police after he tested positive for Covid-19. "The total number of COVID related deaths in the state is very less compared to other major states.
There is no reason for any infected citizen or government employees to lose courage. The government is always with you," a tweet on the Chief Minister's official twitter handle said.
Of the total of 14,011 deaths reported so far, Maharashtra accounted for the highest with 6,283 fatalities, followed by Delhi with 2,233, Gujarat with 1,684 and Tamil Nadu with 794.
Acknowledging that police form the frontline of corona warriors and were working putting their lives at stake, he said a special Covid-19 testing center is being set up for them and all measures will be taken to provide the best treatment for those infected.
As of June 22 evening, cumulatively 9,399 Covid-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 142 deaths and 5,730 discharges.
The constable, aged about 50 years, was attached with the Karnataka State Reserve Police and was said to be depressed after getting tested positive for Covid-19, sources said.
Expressing condolence over his death, another tweet on the Chief Minister's handle said he has directed officials to to provide all necessary compensation and facilities to the family of the deceased at the earliest. Bengaluru has in the last few days has seen a spike in the number of police personnel getting infected by the virus. At least 74 of them have tested positive in the city and are undergoing treatment, while three have died so far, official sources said.
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Biggest joke of the year......
People lost all expectation in sanghi sarkar Looting poor people and blaming karnataka which is india's no.1 govt.
fenku gang leader Modi shows only fingers..........
People specially Bhakts has a lot of expectations from Fenku. But you have made them disappointment. People of karnataka aware of the good work done by congress and siddaramaiyah. So no need your explation on this. Better look at you work and complete your rule till 2019. After 2019 people of india will show you what they will expect from New PM. Abki baar BJP ki haar.
We neven expect any thing from Congress rule our elected candidates are well aware they know very well about Karnataka. If they misuse their power next termthey are in THIPPE GHUNDI in trach can. Same we all given to previous bjp govt. So here we not require any jumla baaji.
We at at Karnataka want developemnet employment and facility .
Jai Hind ! Jai Karnataka !
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