Over 63,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours in India; tally reaches at 25.89 lakh
As many as 7,46,608 samples were tested on Saturday, taking the total to 29,309,703 samples till date, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR).
As many as 7,46,608 samples were tested on Saturday, taking the total to 29,309,703 samples till date, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR).
Maharashtra remained the worst-hit state with a total of 5,60,126 cases and 19,063 deaths; followed by Tamil Nadu with 3,20,355 cases and 5,397 deaths. Then comes Andhra Pradesh with 9,996 fresh cases in the state, taking the total infection count at 2,64,142.
As many as 853 people succumbed to the deadly infection in the same period taking the death toll to 37,364.
AIIMS today confirmed 22 fresh corona positive cases which include frontline warriors like doctors, paramedics, nurses and guard of hospital.
The health minister also stated that the prevention, containment and management of Covid-19 in the country is being monitored regularly at the highest levels in collaboration with the states.
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A total of 477 people have recovered from the disease while 169 persons have lost their lives. One person has migrated to another country.
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Among the 27 states and union territories having Coronavirus patients, Kerala has the highest tally of positive cases at 202, followed by Maharashtra at 198. Delhi recorded 87 confirmed cases of Covid-19 with 82 positive cases from Uttar Pradesh.
