As cases rise, Bengaluru reports its first Covid-19 death

38 active cases in Karnataka, of which 32 are in the capital

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Bengaluru has reported its first Covid-19 death, according to an official statement issued by the Karnataka Health Department.

The patient died on Saturday, said the Health Department, adding that 108 persons were tested for Covid in the last 24 hours, and five persons tested positive. One person was discharged from the hospital, and the total number of active cases stood at 38.