No relief in Agra as COVID-19 positive cases reach 597

The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Agra mounted to 597. Despite the continued lockdown, the number of positive cases continued to rise in the city. The district authorities clarified early Monday there was no relief for the Taj city and lockdown restrictions will continue to be effectively enforced till May 17. District magistrate P.N. Singh tweeted there was fear that the number of infected would rise further, therefore lockdown restrictions will remain in force, more strictly to be complied with. He said 7,234 samples had been taken so far for testing.

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