Shimla, Oct 18 (UNI) With the detection of 170 new COVID-19 cases, the total tally in the state surged to 18,967 on Sunday.
The state also witnessed three more deaths due to COVID-19, taking the death toll to 263 in the state.
According to a state government statement, the 170 new cases include 40 from Mandi, 30 from Shimla, 23 from Kangra, 17 from Hamirpur, 12 from Bilaspur and Una, Eight from Chamba and Seven from Solan and Sirmuar.