86,052 New COVID-19 Cases Take India’s Tally to Over 58 Lakh
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India on Friday, 25 September, reported 86,052 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 58,18,571. The death toll increased by 1,141 to 92,290.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 9,70,116 active cases in the country, while 47,56,164 patients have been discharged, and one had migrated earlier.
- Maharashtra on Friday reported 17,794 new COVID-19 cases and 416 fatalities, taking the tally to 13,00,757 and the death toll to 34,761
- Delhi reported 3,827 new COVID-19 cases and 24 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 2,64,450 and the death toll to 5,147
- Globally, over 32.2 million cases of COVID-19 have been recorded so far, with the death toll standing at over 9,83,000
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Spike of Over 86K New COVID Cases
India's COVID-19 tally has crossed the 58 lakh-mark with a spike of 86,052 new cases and 1,141 deaths in the last 24 hours.
The total case tally stands at 58,18,571 including 9,70,116 active cases, 47,56,165 cured/discharged/migrated and 92,290 deaths, data from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare said on Friday.
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Delhi on Friday reported 3,827 new COVID-19 cases and 24 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 2,64,450 and the death toll to 5,147. As many as 4,061 recoveries were also reported on Friday.
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Maharashtra on Friday reported 17,794 new COVID-19 cases and 416 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 13,00,757 and the death toll to 34,761.
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