Coronavirus: Infected baby was admitted to a private hospital at Derlakatte in Karnataka. (Image for representation: PTI)

A 10-month-old baby from a village in Dakshina Kannada district has tested positive for Covid-19, health officials said.

The baby was admitted to a private hospital at Derlakatte here on March 23 with high fever and acute respiratory illness.

The throat swab was sent to the lab for testing the next day and it tested positive, a release from district health officer Ramachandra Bayari said on Friday. The baby is now in stable condition.

The release further said Sajipanadu village in Bantwal taluk has been quarantined as a precautionary measure and no one is allowed to enter or go out of the village.

The process of tracing the source of contract was on, the release said

The toddler's mother and grandmother have been quarantined in the hospital and other family members have been asked to remain in home-quarantine.

IndiaToday.in has plenty of useful resources that can help you better understand the coronavirus pandemic and protect yourself. Read our comprehensive guide (with information on how the virus spreads, precautions and symptoms), watch an expert debunk myths, learn about the first human trial of a vaccine and access our dedicated coronavirus outbreak page. Get the latest updates on our live blog.