Puducherry [India], July 10 (ANI): 72 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Puducherry, taking the count of COVID-19 cases in the Union Territory to 1,272 cases on Friday.

Out of the total cases, 618 are active.

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"With 72 new cases, the number of COVID-19 cases reaches 1,272 in Puducherry; active cases stand at 618," said Puducherry Health Department.

So far, 17 people have died in Puducherry due to the infection. (ANI)

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