Karnataka has successfully conducted over a lakh COVID-19 tests yesterday. Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar has informed that 1,04,348 tests were conducted in a single day. He has tweeted that 146 labs in the state conducted 55,690 RT-PCR and 48,658 Rapid Antigen Tests in 30 districts. <br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, Bengaluru Urban district continues to report high COVID caseload. As on date, the district has 2,57,241 confirmed cases and 3,136 deaths due to the pandemic. It has a mortality rate of 1.22 per cent and positivity rate of 13.69 per cent. In an effort to contain the pandemic, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and Health Department has initiated strict measures.<br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' In an effort to contain the pandemic the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has increased testing and tracking of COVID patients. It has set up kiosks in all the Municipal wards and is conducting free Rapid Antigen Tests. Till date it has conducted 18,78,709 tests which is one of the highest number of tests among the cities in India.<br />'' <br />'' It has invoked the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Ordinance to crack down on people who refuse to get tested. Such persons can face jail term of up to three years and a fine of 50,000 rupees. All the primary contacts and those with symptoms have been asked to undergo tests for their own interests and the interest of their near and dear ones.<br />'' <br />'' A fine of rupees one thousand is imposed on those not wearing masks. The Municipal Corporation has also intensified drive against those violating home isolation and those not ensuring social distancing.</span>