New coronavirus case in Karnataka; total number of infections 16

A new novel coronavirus case has been reported in Karnataka on Saturday, taking the total number of infections to 16 in the State

A 32-year old person from Gauribidanur inChikkaballapura district, who has returned from Mecca has been confirmed for COVID-19 infection, Health Minister B Sriramulutweeted

The person has been admitted to a designated isolated hospital for treatment, the Minister said and asked people not to fear or panic.