
413 fresh cases reported in Union Territory
The Hindu
One more death takes the toll to 699
The Union Territory reported 413 new cases and 176 recoveries on Thursday. The toll stood at 699, with one death reported in Mahe. The region-wise deaths are: Puducherry (560), Karaikal (82), Yanam (45) and Mahe (12). Of the new cases, which were confirmed from 2,811 tests, 340 were in Puducherry, 30 each in Karaikal and Mahe and 13 in Yanam.More Related News

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