Leh, July 11 (PTI) Thirteen more people tested positive for coronavirus in Ladakh, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Union Territory to 1,077, officials said on Saturday.

The active COVID-19 cases in the twin districts of Leh and Kargil decreased to 148 after 11 more patients were declared cured and subsequently discharged, the officials said.

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They said six persons tested positive in Leh and seven in Kargil district.

Ladakh has recorded one COVID-related death while 928 others – 677 in Kargil and 251 in Leh – have been cured, including 11 patients who were discharged on Saturday.

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Among the 148 active cases, 104 are undergoing treatment in Leh and 44 others in Kargil and their condition is stated to be stable, officials said.

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