Nagpur, Aug 2 (PTI) The COVID-19 count in Nagpur increased by 235 on Sunday to reach 5,897 while 13 deaths during the day took the toll to 152, an official said.

He said 66 people were discharged, taking the number of such cases to 3,615. PTI CLS BNM BNM 08022111 NNNNsting positive yesterday.

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As a member of the COVID-19 task force in the district, he is one among D'Souza's primary contacts, Khader said.

He also wished D'Souza, his wife and all those who are infected with coronavirus a speedy recovery.

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"My humble appeal to the people is say no to panic and yes to precaution, he said.

Meanwhile, a total of 163 people tested positive for coronavirus in Dakshina Kannada on Sunday, taking the number of registered cases in the district to 6,015.

Ten deaths were also recorded in the district while Udupi district registered 182 new cases and one death.PTI MVG

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