92 new coronavirus cases surface in Gujarat,; total tops 1,000

Ahmedabad, Apr 17 () The total number of positivecases of coronavirus in Gujarat crossed the 1,000-mark onFriday after 92 new infections were reported during the last12 hours, said health officials here.

With this, the coronavirus count in Gujarat now standsat 1,021.

Out of the 92 new cases reported during the last 12hours, the highest, 45,were from Ahmedabad, followed by 14 inSurat, 9 in Vadodara, 8 in Bharuch and 5 in Narmada, saidPrincipal Secretary, Health, Jayanti Ravi.

Other districts where new cases have emerged includeBotad (3), Panchmahal (2) and one each in Anand, Chhotaudepur,Dahod, Kheda and Mahisagar, she said. PJTRSY RSY