There are around 65 containment zones in Hyderabad as on August 12, 2020.

COVID-19 daily update by the Directorate of Public Health & Family Welfare of Telangana shows that Hydrabad has recorded 65 containment zones.

The COVID-19 cases have been increasing day by day since the pandemic started. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has reported 65 Containment zones, with 298 new cases as of August 12, 2020. Earlier, the number of containment zones was 92.

Telangana reported 1,931 new cases and 11 deaths as of August 12, 2020.

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