Health Ministry: Total number of COVID-19 cases rises to 18,985 in India

India's total number of Coronavirus positive cases has risen to 18,985 which includes 3260 people that have recovered. A total of 603 deaths have been reported till date, said the Ministry. 1329 new cases and 44 deaths reported in last 24 hours, said Ministry of Health.

As many as 3260 cured/discharged/migrated people from the coronavirus disease so far, according to health ministry. 

We have issued detailed guidelines to all states that while we focus on COVID19, all other services need to be provided, be it for dialysis,HIV/cancer treatments etc. At the same time required infection management prevention should be in place, said Lav Agrawal, Jt Secretary, Health Ministry.