City records three new Covid cases
Three new Covid-positive cases were reported in the city on Tuesday. The cases include a 47-year-old woman from Viram Khand in Gomtinagar, a 21-year-old man from Rashmi Khand in Shardanagar and a 35-year- old man from Vikasnagar.
The city has recorded 38 Covid cases so far, out of which 23 are currently active.
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