Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): With 278 more police personnel testing positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra in the last 48 hours, the number of the infected cases in the police force has gone up to 5,713, informed the police.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the force has reached 5,713, including 1,113 active cases. While 4,275 policemen have recovered and been discharged, the death toll stands at 71.

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According to the data on the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's website, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra stands at 2,17,121, including 89,313 active cases. While 1,18,558 patients have been cured/migrated/discharged, the death toll stands at 9,250. (ANI)

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