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India records 360 coronavirus cases, seven deaths

By IANS | Published: March 22, 2020 7:55 PM

The total number of positive coronavirus cases in India reached 360 on Sunday, including the foreign nationals, with 329 active cases, the Union Health Ministry said.

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New Delhi, March 22 The total number of positive coronavirus cases in India reached 360 on Sunday, including the foreign nationals, with 329 active cases, the Union Health Ministry said.

While 319 of the positive cases were Indian, 41 are foreigners, the Health Ministry said in the 6.30 p.m. update.

"A total of 24 patients have been cured and discharged. Seven deaths have been reported across the country," the Health Ministry said.

Among the 23 states and union territories where the cases were found, Maharashtra has the highest patient count followed by Kerala.

The number of cases across the country has been increasing on a drastic speed.

While Bihar, Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, and Karnataka have reported one each coronavirus related deaths, Maharashtra has reported two deaths as of now.

A total of 75 districts across the country have been put under lockdown, with only essential services allowed.

( With inputs from IANS )

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