In the union territory of Puducherry, 276 more persons were tested positive for the Corona Virus Disease and 2 persons died. At present, there are 2277 active cases in the Union Territory.<br />''<b> </b><br />''AIR correspondent reports<b>, </b>according to the COVID 19 status report released by the health department today ,241 new cases were reported in Puducherry region, 30 in Karaikal and 5 in Yanam region.<br />'' <br />''As many as 172 persons were treated and discharged. Presently,1053  persons are being treated in puducherry,161 in Karaikal GH,114 in Yanam GH, and 3 in Mahe GH.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Another 946 positive cases are under home isolation. So far, 5900 persons were infected by the virus of which 3532 were treated and discharged, 91 died leaving 2277 active cases here.</span><br />