Karnataka State BJP President Naleen Kumar Kateel who is also Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada constituency has tested positive for COVID-19 today. <br />''<br />''The State reported 8,852 new COVID cases and 106 deaths due to Coronavirus today. At the same time 7,101 persons were discharged after recovery from the infection. The total COVID tests conducted in the State stand at 66,957.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Karnataka Director General of Police and IGP Praveen Sood flagged off a cycle rally today in Bengaluru to create awareness about plasma donation from those cured of COVID virus. He informed that 167 cured police personnel will be donating their plasma.</span><br />