Puducherry logs a record 1,008 infections, 11 fatalities
The Hindu
472 more persons discharged; active cases touch 7,288
The Union Territory recorded a new high on Sunday with 1,008 persons testing positive for COVID-19 and 11 succumbing to the infection. Puducherry recorded 10 deaths and Yanam one. The deceased, including four women, were in the 29-85 age group and all but three had co-morbidites. With this, the region-wise toll stood at 598 in Puducherry; 90 in Karaikal; 47 in Yanam and 13 in Mahe. Of the new cases, Puducherry recorded 815, Karaikal 101, Yanam 40 and Mahe 52.More Related News
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