Amravati (Maha), Jul 5 (PTI) The number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra's Amravati district reached 695 on Sunday as 15 people tested positive for novel coronavirus, an official said.

Badnera leads the list with 89 cases while Ashoknagar has 32 and Sabanpura 17, he added.

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"Fifteen people were discharged during the day, taking the number of such cases to 462. As on Sunday, there are 206 active cases in the district," the official said.

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