159 people have died due to corona in 24 hours across the country. With this, the total number of deaths in the country stood at 24,878.

During this time, 6,566 people have been newly identified. With this, the total number of identities in the country increased to 14 lakh 47 thousand 210 people.

The information was given in a press release sent by the health department on Thursday (August 19).

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