Karnataka on Wednesday reported the single largest day spike in both Covid-19 cases and fatalities since the start of the pandemic, with 50,112 infections and 346 deaths. This took the total caseload to nearly 17.5 lakh and the fatalities to 16,884.

The previous highest numbers were on May 1 when the state logged 48,296 cases and 292 deaths, the health department said. Bengaluru Urban alone accounted for 23,106 infections and 161 fatalities. The day also saw 26,841 people getting discharged. Cumulatively, 17,41,046 positive cases have been confirmed in Karnataka, which includes 16,884 deaths and 12,36,854 discharges. Active cases stood at 4,87,288.