8 new coronavirus cases in UP's Muzaffarnagar

Eight more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district on Tuesday, taking number of active cases to 81, officials said.

Three vel coronavirus patients also recovered from infection in district, y said.

According to Chief Medical Officer Praveen Chopra, results of 48 samples were received on Tuesday, of which eight came out positive for COVID-19 while three patients recovered from disease.

He said at present 81 patients are under treatment for COVID-19 in district.