Andaman and Nicobar Islands reports 18 fresh COVID-19 cases, tally climbs to 4,126

A total of 56 people have so far died due to the contagion

Tribune Web Desk

Updated At : 08:56 PM Oct 20, 2020 IST

Port Blair, October 20

The COVID-19 tally of Andaman & Nicobar Islands has risen to 4,126 after 18 more people tested positive for the virus, a health official said on Tuesday.

Out of the fresh cases in the Union Territory, 17 were detected during contact tracing, he said.

A total of 56 people have so far died due to the contagion.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands now has 178 active patients, while 3,892 people have recovered from the disease, he said.

Altogether, 75,977 samples have been tested for coronavirus in the UT. PTI

Andaman and Nicobar Islands reports 18 fresh COVID-19 cases, tally climbs to 4,126

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