Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 15 (ANI): A total of 213 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Karnataka on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 7,213, the state health department said.

With two new COVID-19 fatalities, the death toll in the state has climbed to 88.

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"Karnataka detects 213 new COVID-19 positive cases and 2 deaths today, taking the total number of positive cases and deaths to 7,213 and 88 respectively," the state health department stated.

Meanwhile, state Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said that the cost of testing and treatment will be fixed by the government.

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"A decision will be soon made on roping in private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients and the cost of testing and treatment will be fixed by the government," Sudhakar said. (ANI)

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