The coronavirus cases in India have risen to 724 and there have been 17 deaths so far due to the virus.

Pune patients test negative, to go home

Pune: Three COVID-19 patients from Pimpri Chinchwad area in Pune district, whose repeat samples tested negative on Thursday, will be discharged from the hospital on Friday, an official said.

"The three patients, who tested negative two times after their 14 days of isolation period, will be discharged from the hospital shortly today," a health official from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) said.

Pimpri Chinchwad has so far recorded 12 coronavirus positive cases, the official said, adding that no new case was detected in the last seven days. PTI