51 new COVID-19 cases in West Bengal pushed the total number of people infected with the virus in the State to 385 as on Friday.

"In the last 24 hours, 51 more COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in West Bengal. Total cases in the state rise to 385," said West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha here at a press conference.

Referring to the audit committee's report, Sinha informed that out of 57 deaths in the state, only 18 were caused due to the coronavirus.

"We had requested the audit committee for a report on COVID-19 related deaths. Out of 57 deaths that have been audited by the committee, they have certified that 18 deaths were due to corona and 39 were due to severe comorbid conditions and COVID-19 was an incidental finding," said Sinha.