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There are 5,099 active cases in the state at present.
Jharkhand has so far recorded 5,073 deaths and 3,42,179 COVID cases. Nineteen of the total 24 districts in the state did not record any death during the last 24 hours, showing signs of recovery. State capital Ranchi and East Singhbhum, which were witnessing high casualties, recorded five deaths each. The highest 348 new cases were reported from East Singhbhum, followed by 30 from Dhanbad and 29 from Ranchi. However, the mortality rate in the state remained at 1.48 per cent, higher than the national average of 1.20 per cent. The recovery rate improved to 97.02 per cent, better than the national average of 94.30 per cent.
Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Wednesday indicated that the state may go for unlocking in four to five phases after June 14, as the COVID-19 induced lockdown comes to an end. Keeping the number of deaths and new cases in mind and aimed at bringing down the COVID infections further, lockdown will not be relaxed at one go. Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Health Minister K Sudhakar and I have held detailed discussions with the Chief Minister in this regard, Ashoka said. Speaking to reporters here he said, lockdown will be relaxed in phases, most probably it may be done in four to five phases.