The COVID-19 outbreak was first reported in Indore, an industrial hub of Madhya Pradesh on 24 March 2020, when four persons tested positive for the disease.

Statement by Indore's Chief Medical and Health Officer confirms that the first COVID-19 case was reported in Indore when four persons tested positive.

Statement by Indore's Chief Medical and Health Officer confirms that the first COVID-19 case was reported in Indore when four persons tested positive.Indore, the commercial capital of central India has a direct impact on the larger economic condition of India. It is the industrial hub of Madhya Pradesh where traditional agro-industries, modern corporate and Information Technology companies are involved. Indore is gaining pace as a Tire II city of India.

During COVID-19 briefing, Indore's Chief Medical and Health Officer Praveen Jadia stated that the outbreak of the deadly viral infection was first reported in Indore on 24 March 2020, when four persons tested positive.

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