TS hits new high in daily cases, fatalities
The Hindu
5,093 new infections, 15 deaths recorded on Saturday
Telangana has hit yet another peak in new COVID-19 infections with 5,093 cases being detected on Saturday. For the State, which has been crossing one grim milestone after another during the second wave of the pandemic, this is the first time that the 5,000-mark has been breached since the outbreak. Following detection of a high number of cases, Health department officials said the cases will increase further, indicating that tough times lie ahead. Apart from the heavy caseload, the State also recorded the highest number of deaths in a day. On Saturday, 15 COVID patients died. Until then, the maximum deaths were 14 which was recorded multiple times since March last year. The death toll stands at 1,824.More Related News