Google in India has confirmed that an employee at their Bengaluru office has tested positive for coronavirus. Google India has said in a statement that the employee was at the Bengaluru office for a few hours before showing symptoms.

"We can confirm that an employee from our Bangalore office has been diagnosed with COVID-19. They were in one of our Bangalore offices for a few hours before developing any symptoms. The employee has been on quarantine since then and we have asked colleagues who were in close contact with the employee to quarantine themselves and monitor their health, said Google India in a statement on Friday.

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Earlier on Thursday, Karnataka reported the first coronavirus death in India with the passing of a 76-year-old man who had returned from Saudi Arabia.

Two employees of tech giants Mindtree and Dell also tested positive for coronavirus in India.

Google India also said on Friday, Out of an abundance of caution, we are asking employees in that Bangalore office to work from home tomorrow. We have taken and will continue to take all necessary precautionary measures, following the advice of public health officials, as we prioritize everyone's health and safety.

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The total number confirmed coronavirus cases in India stands at 74, including 4 in Karnataka. The latest case is expected to further push up the count.

Among the 74 cases in India the 16 Italian tourists and one Canadian are also included. The figure is inclusive of three patients from Kerala who were discharged last month following recovery.

Giving a state-wise breakup, the Health Ministry said on Thursday Delhi reported six positive cases and Uttar Pradesh 10. Karnataka has four cases, Maharashtra 11 and Ladakh three. Rajasthan, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab have reported one case each. Kerala has recorded 17 cases, including three patients who were discharged last month.

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