<span style="color: #222222;">In Karnataka nine new cases were confirmed for COVID 19 today. As on date 294 COVID 19 positive cases in isolation at designated hospitals are stable and five are in ICU. A 50 year old male from Bengaluru admitted in Victoria hospital with history of pneumonia, kidney disease died today. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa held a video conference with the District Deputy Commissioners today. He sought information on corona containment measures and also options available to restart economic activities. The BJP state President Naleen Kumar Kateel has issued a statement today after interacting with the doctors. The statement says that the Doctors have advised relaxation of lock-down norms gradually in Green, Orange and red zones.</span><br />