In Karnataka, highest number of single day surge in Covid 19 cases were reported on Tuesday.<br />'' <br />''The state reported 10,453 new Covid cases taking the tally to 5,92,911.<br />'' <br />''Bengaluru city alone recorded 4,868 cases. <br />'' <br />''On the other hand 6,628 people have recovered from the disease and discharged from the hospitals. <br />'' <br />''The recovery rate of the State is 80.34 percent. <br />'' <br />''136 covid patients lost their life and the total fatalities have gone up to 8,776. <br />'' <br />''The mortality rate of the State is 1.48 percent. <br />'' <br />''A new record of 87,475 covid tests were carried out in the State on Tuesday thereby taking the total tests up to 48,06,197. <br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports, Karnataka Medical Education Minister Dr. K.Sudhakar reviewed the situation yesterday on measures to contain the pandemic in the state.<br />'' <br />''He has warned of stern action against  people who flout social distancing norms in public places. <br />'' <br />''Speaking to media after the meeting with expert committee regarding Covid -19,  the Minister said that State Government is pondering on imposing strict fine on those who flout the social distancing norms in public places. <br />'' <br />''A detailed directive will be out in a few days. <br />'' <br />''He also said that the government has plans to organize awareness programmes jointly in cooperation with cinema stars, religious heads, political leaders and artists on Covid 19 preventive measures.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He appealed to public to follow home quarantine norms, wear mask, sanitise hands and maintain social distance in public places.</span><br />