A total of 172 people have died of corona in 24 hours across the country. With this, the total number of deaths in the country stood at 24,719.

During this time, 7,247 people have been newly identified. With this, the total number of identities in the country increased to 14 lakh 40 thousand 644 people.

The information was given in a press release sent by the health department on Wednesday (August 18).

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