Telangana shows downward trend with only six new cases

In a relatively positive development, Telangana yesterday reported only six new COVID-19 positive cases, indicating a downward trend a few days after it had witnessed a sudden spike.

Hyderabad (Telangana): After the sudden spike during the last three days, the number of COVID-19 cases in Telangana showed a downward trend on Wednesday.

Six new cases were reported on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases to 650.

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According to a medical bulletin released by the Health Department at 8.30 p.m., eight persons were discharged from hospital after treatment. With this, the total number of recovered cases rose to 118.

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No death was reported on Wednesday. The death toll stands at 18.

Telangana had reported 52 cases and one death on Tuesday, 61 cases and one death on Monday and 28 new cases and two deaths on Sunday.

(IANS Report)