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Health Ministry identifies 170 districts in India as hotspots, 207 as non-hotspots

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Health Ministry identifies 170 districts in India as hotspots, 207 as non-hotspots

Health Ministry identifies 170 districts in India as hotspots, 207 as non-hotspots

The Union Health Ministry has declared 170 districts in 25 states as COVID-19 hotspots and 207 districts in 27 states as non-hotspots, officials said on Wednesday, reiterating that there has been no community transmission of the disease in the country so far.

"As per data till yesterday, 170 districts have been classified as hotspot districts.

Non-hotspot districts where cases have been reported are 207 in number," Agarwal said.


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