Punjab records 1,741 fresh cases of COVID-19

Punjab saw its biggest single-day spike of 1,741 coronavirus cases on Thursday, taking the COVID-19 tally to 37,824 in the state, according to a medical bulletin.

Thirty-seven more fatalities were also recorded in the state and the death toll now stands at 957, it



said.

The record jump in the caseload came on a day when the state government announced extension of night curfew by two hours in all cities from August 21.    

On August 17, the state had reported a maximum daily increase of 1,704 cases.