Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 17 (ANI): Gujarat has reported as many as 1,033 positive COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the state government on Monday.

The total number of coronavirus cases stands at 79,816 in the state.

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Of which, 14,435 are active cases, 62,579 recoveries and 2,802 have died of the virus, said the government.

According to the Union Ministry, India has reported 57,982 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the tally of coronavirus cases to 26,47,664. (ANI)

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