New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): A senior official at the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi has tested positive for COVID-19, according to sources.

"After his test result came out, a large number of Defence officials got themselves tested. Many officials who had come in contact with him have also gone into self-quarantine," sources said.

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The total number of cases in the country has now reached 207,615 including 101,497 active cases, 100,303 cured/discharged/migrated, and 5,815 deaths. (ANI)

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