Telangana confirms first COVID-19 death

Telangana on Saturday reported first death due to COVID-19.
"Today, Telangana recorded first death due to COVID-19. A total of 6 persons have been tested positive today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 65 including 1 death, and 1 cured," said State Health Minister Eatala Rajendra.
Meanwhile, the total number of coronavirus positive cases rises to 918 in India including foreign nationals, 80 people have been cured/discharged/migrated so far and 19 deaths have been reported, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday.
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First Published: Mar 28 2020 | 7:32 PM IST
