COVID-19 scare: Over 1,000 people identified for observation in Karnataka

ANI | Updated: Mar 10, 2020 19:11 IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 10 (ANI): With the outbreak of coronavirus, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday said that over 1,000 people in the state have been identified for observation.
"So far, 1048 people have been identified for observation. Out of which 446 samples have been sent for testing. 389 samples have tested negative. Four samples have tested positive," Chief Minister Yediyurappa told reporters.
Earlier today, Health Minister B Sriramulu said that family members of those who tested positive for COVID-19 have been isolated and their health is being monitored. (ANI)