State’s COVID burden up by 965 cases
The Hindu
Five more deaths reported, the highest since November 17 last year; active cases cross 6,000-mark
The coronavirus continues its onslaught with as many as 965 positive cases being reported in the State on Thursday, the highest in around 120 days. The fresh infections have pushed up the total number of cases to 3,09,741. According to the COVID-19 bulletin released by the Office of the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, the total number of fatalities has increased by five, which is a first since November 17 last year. This brings the total COVID-related deaths to 1,706. Meanwhile, 312 more patients have recovered, bringing the recoveries, so far, to 3,01,876. There are 6,159 active cases in the State.
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