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West Bengal reported 62 Covid-19 deaths for the third time this week.
States toll pushed to 4,606.
The health department also recorded 3,196 cases, which took the statewide infection count up to 2,37,869.
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West Bengal reported 62 Covid-19 deaths for the third time this week.
States toll pushed to 4,606.
The health department also recorded 3,196 cases, which took the statewide infection count up to 2,37,869.
The pandemic epicentre in South Bengal comprising Kolkata, its three adjoining districts, and Hooghly recorded 45 fatalities and over 55 per cent of the fatalities.
Among those who died in Kolkata was the 12th Kolkata Police official.
Assistant Sub Inspector Tushar Kanti Koley of Haridevpur Police Station had been diagnosed with the disease two weeks ago.
He breathed his last on Thursday morning.
“We deeply mourn the untimely demise of Assistant Sub Inspector Tushar Kanti Koley, who was posted in Haridevpur PS.
He was affected with #COVID19 and was at the forefront of our #FightAgainstCorona,” tweeted Kolkata Police.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also condoled the death of the 55-year-old officer.