Number of coronavirus cases in Karnataka climbs to 4 after 3 new confirmed reports, says Health Minister B Sriramulu

Bengaluru: As many as three new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Karnataka, taking the total number of infected people to four, Health Minister B Sriramulu said on Tuesday.

“So far four people have been confirmed for COVID-19. The patients, as well as their family members, have been quarantined..,” Sriramulu said in a tweet.

Running a hashtag of #CoronaVirusOutBreak, the minister said, “I appeal to the people to make sure that this disease does not spread further.”However, the minister did not elaborate.Meanwhile, Chief Secretary TM Vijay Bhaskar convened a meeting with the health department officials to assess preparedness and ensure public safety.