Man tests positive, becomes Madhya Pradesh's 27th COVID-19 case

Of the 27 who tested positive to the novel coronavirus in the state, two have died, officials said. (Credit: PTI Photo)

The number of COVID-19 patients in Madhya Pradesh reached 27 after a man tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Friday, a state health official said.

He said the sample that returned positive was one of 14 sent for testing to AIIMS in Bhopal.

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The latest patient's details were being gathered, he added.

Of the 27 who tested positive to the novel coronavirus in the state, two have died, officials said.

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Indore leads with 12 COVID-19 patients, followed by six from Jabalpur, three from Bhopal, two each from Shivpuri and Ujjain, and one each in Gwalior and Khandwa.