COVID-19 cases spike in poll-bound West Bengal
The Hindu
With only days left for the high stakes election, the State is witnessing an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections.
The State recorded 303 cases in the past 24 hours and one death. Kolkata recorded 96 cases and North 24 Parganas 74. Except three, all the 23 districts recorded infections in the past 24 hours. On March 16, the State recorded 255 infections. Experts warn that violation of safety protocols, when there is large gathering during elections, may aggravate the situation. Chairman of the Board of Administrators of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Firhad Hakim said the safe houses of the KMC have been closed but the Health Department will be prepared and keep up its vigil to contain the situation.
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