COVID 19 positive cases in Karnataka have gone up to 88, which includes three deaths and six discharges. Out of five new cases reported yesterday, four are from Nanjungud pharmaceutical company infected by P52 case.<br />'' <br />''In order to strengthen district hospitals to deal with the pandemic, the Health department has decided to appoint on contract basis 180 Doctors in 18 hospitals. In Bengaluru too, it has been decided to fill all the vacant posts of Medical officers.<br />'' <br />''In another order issued by the state Government, the District Deputy Commissioners can now call on duty any official of those departments which are not functioning due to the Lock-down.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">A number of organisations have come forward to supply free food to the poor during the lockdown. </span><br />