17 new COVID-19 cases in U.T.
The Hindu
Of the fresh cases, 11 are from Puducherry and 6 from Karaikal
The Union Territory has recorded 17 new cases of COVID 19 from 2,021 tests. Of the fresh cases, 11 are from Puducherry and 6 from Karaikal. No COVID-19-associated death was reported in the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m on Friday.
As per data released by the Health Department, there are 127 active cases, including 94 under home isolation.
The overall tallies are 1,881 deaths, 1,29,478 cases and 1,27,470 recoveries.

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