In Haryana, 691 new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported, 461 discharged after recovery and three COVID patients lost their lives yesterday. Our correspondent reports that out of these, 156 are from Faridabad and 133 are from Gurugram. Despite a surge in the positive cases the recovery rate in the state is 75.47 per cent.<br />''<br />''With this, the number of positive persons reported so far has go9ne up to 18,690. Out of them, the 14,186 patients have cured and 285 have lost their lives. At present, 4,302 COVID patients are under treatment.<br />''<br />''<br />