Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 31 (ANI): A total of 2,496 new COVID-19 cases were reported in West Bengal on Friday taking the state's count of coronavirus cases to 70,188.

State Health Department said 2,496 new COVID-19 cases and 45 deaths reported in West Bengal today. The state has 20,233 active cases, 48,374 persons have been discharged and 1,581 have died due to the illness.

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According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 5,45,318 active cases in the country. (ANI)

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