Coronavirus in Bengaluru: BBMP seals 38 COVID-19 hotspots in city | Check full list of containment zones here

New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: The total toll of coronavirus positive cases in Karnataka rose to 445, with 17 deaths reported across the state so far, according to the data by health ministry on Friday. The total 445 cases include 145 patients who were cured of the disease.  

In the state, 16 districts have been identified as Coronavirus hotspots. Also, several areas in the capital have been announced as Coronavirus containment zones where complete lockdown and aggressive restrictions have been implemented to avoid further spread of the disease.

In view of the highest number of cases being reported from Bengaluru, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has identified 38 hotspots in the city and sealed off them completely restricting every movement and an extensive health check-up campaign has been taken up in these areas.

Here is the list of 38 coronavirus hotspots identified by the BBMP in Bengaluru:

Meanwhile, a ruckus erupted in Padarayanapura on Sunday allegedly over shifting of suspected COVID-19 persons to quarantine facility by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials.

The incident occurred in the late evening at Padarayanapura which is recognized as a 'Red Zone' when BBMP officials went to bring 15 secondary contacts of corona positive patients. However, some people and youth created ruckus and broke the barricade and removed police post which was stalled in the area.