Karnataka has cancelled physical classes for secondary school, higher education and professional courses amid a spike in COVID-19 cases. The state reported 4,991 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Six have died. The state has banned "dharnas and rallies" in new safety guidelines published today. It said work-from-home must continue as much as possible. "Number of people in public transport cannot exceed the seating capacity," the order said.