More than 300 children below the age of 19 years have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past six days in Bengaluru, putting the city on alert. This is one of the highest number of cases among children reported in Karnataka.

Data released by Bengaluru's civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), show 127 children aged less than 10 years have tested positive for Covid-19 between August 5 and 10. Besides these, 174 children aged between 10 and 19 years also tested Covid positive in these six days.

Taking note of the high number of children testing positive for Covid-19, the health department has warned that the situation may worsen and the cases rise if preventive measures aren't taken.

More than 300 children below the age of 19 years have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past six days in Bengaluru, putting the city on alert. This is one of the highest number of cases among children reported in Karnataka.

Data released by Bengaluru's civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), show 127 children aged less than 10 years have tested positive for Covid-19 between August 5 and 10. Besides these, 174 children aged between 10 and 19 years also tested Covid positive in these six days.

Taking note of the high number of children testing positive for Covid-19, the health department has warned that the situation may worsen and the cases rise if preventive measures aren't taken.