India News | 140 New COVID-19 Cases in Manipur; Tally Rises to 5,725

Imphal, Aug 27 (PTI) Manipur on Thursday reported 140 new COVID-19 cases, taking the coronavirus caseload in the northeastern state to 5,725, an official said.

At least 128 people recovered from COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, taking the total number of recoveries to 3,957, the official said.

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The COVID-19 recovery rate of the state increased to 69.11 per cent as 3,957 of the total 5,725 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease.

Manipur now has 1,743 active COVID-19 cases of which 761 are Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, the official said.

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Of the total 5,725 COVID-19 cases, 1,743 are active cases as 3,957 people have recovered from the disease and 25 have died, an official statement said.

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