(Riya Saha, Intern Journalist)RANCHI: The coronavirus cases in Jharkhand surpassed the 5,000-mark as the state recorded 313 new COVID cases in 24 hours (including 22 late on Thursday night). The state also recorded four Covid-19 deaths – one each in East Singhbhum, Godda, Ramgarh, and Hazaribag — taking the death toll to 46.
In East Singhbhum, the deceased is a 58-year-old man who was admitted at Tata Main Hospital. In Godda, a 52-year old man who had returned from Bhagalpur passed away during treatment. In Hazaribag, a 50-year-old man who had tested positive on July 15 died at Hazaribag Medical College and Hospital.
On Friday, Chatra (57 cases), Latehar (42), Sahebganj (22), and West Singhbhum (16) recorded their biggest one-day spikes. Ranchi recorded 60 cases, Bokaro 15, Garhwa 23, and Giridih 10 and 14 other districts recorded new cases in single digits.
Jharkhand’s caseload has now touched 5,096, of which 2,577 have recovered (including 64 on Friday) and 2,473 are active cases.
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