The number of novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 151 on Wednesday after 14 fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country, according to the Health Ministry. The cases include 25 foreign nationals — 17 from Italy, 3 from Philippines, one each belonging to Canada, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Singapore.
The figure also includes three deaths reported from Delhi, Karnataka and Maharashtra. “The total number of active COVID 2019 cases across India stands at 134 so far,” a health ministry official said, adding that 14 others have been cured/discharged, while three have died. Over 5,700 people, who had come in contact with these positive cases, are under rigorous surveillance, the official said.