<span style="color: #222222;">In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 98 fresh positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported. These all are among contacts who were found positive during sample testing. <br />''<br />''A total of 734 cases of COVID-19 reported in the islands till date out of which 243 have recovered, while 483 are still active. Eight patients have died so far. <br />''<br />''After having weekly lockdowns on Saturday and Sunday, now decision has been taken to keep non-essential shops closed in South Andaman district from midnight tonight till 11th August. <br />''<br />''These shops have also been shut down for a week from 2nd August in North and Middle Andaman. Inter district public movement has also been restricted.</span><br />