Coronavirus | Cases in Uttar Pradesh cross 1,000-mark, death toll mounts to 17

Firefighters spray disinfectant on a building as a preventive measure to curb the spread of coronavirus in Prayagraj. (Source: PTI)

The number of coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday mounted to 1,084, with 110 fresh cases and three deaths being reported in a day, officials said.

The virus has so far claimed 17 lives in the state.

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During a daily briefing on COVID-19, Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Amit Mohan Prasad said the state has 959 active cases.

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At least 1,084 people in 49 districts of the state are infected, he said, adding that 108 of them have been cured and discharged.

Around 18.5% of the patients are in the age group of 0-20 years, 47.3% 21-40 years, 24.7% 41-60 years and 9% are aged above 60 years, Mr. Prasad said.

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Males account for 78 % cases, while females 22 %, he said.