Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 12 (ANI): Jharkhand on Tuesday reported 591 new COVID-19 cases, taking the count of people affected with the virus to 19,469, said the state health department.

With three deaths on Tuesday, the death toll due to COVID-19 has climbed to 184 in the state.

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"591 COVID-19 cases, 682 recovered/discharged and 3 deaths reported in Jharkhand today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 19,469, including 10,555 recovered/discharged, 8,720 active cases, and 194 deaths," the department said.

With 53,601 new coronavirus cases and 871 deaths in India on Tuesday, the COVID-19 count in India has risen to 22,68,676 including 6,39,929 active cases, 15,83,490 cured/discharged/migrated cases and 45,257 deaths, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. (ANI)

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