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In the biggest ever single-day jump, Telangana reported 208 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, pushing the state's tally to 4,320.

The state also continued to see a surge in fatalities. Nine deaths were reported during the last 24 hours ending 5 p.m. on Thursday. The death toll mounted to 165.

Barring one, all COVID-19 cases reported were locals. The virus spread continued unabated in Greater Hyderabad as it accounted for 175 of the new infections.

The remaining cases were reported from 11 other districts including Medchal and Ranga Reddy bordering Greater Hyderabad