India on Saturday, 26 September, reported 88,600 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 5,992,533 . The death toll increased by 1,124 to 94,503 .
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 9,60,969 active cases in the country, while 48,49,584 patients have been discharged, and one had migrated earlier.
- Maharashtra on Saturday reported 20,419 new COVID-19 cases and 430 fatalities, taking the tally to 13,21,176 and the death toll to 35,191
- Andhra Pradesh reported 7,293 new COVID-19 cases and 57 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 6,68,751 and the death toll to 5,663
- Globally, over 32.5 million cases of COVID-19 have been recorded so far, with the death toll standing at over 9,89,000
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20,419 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; 23,644 Recoveries
Maharashtra on Saturday reported 20,419 new COVID-19 cases and 430 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 13,21,176 and the death toll to 35,191. As many as 23,644 recoveries were also reported on Saturday.
Meanwhile, with more people moving out for work, CM Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday expressed apprehensions of a 'second wave' of transmission, as he called for a stricter compliance with norms, reported PTI.
7,293 New COVID-19 Cases in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh on Saturday reported 7,293 new COVID-19 cases and 57 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 6,68,751 and the death toll to 5,663.
75% New Cases Concentrated in 10 States, UTs: Health Ministry
Of the 85,362 new coronavirus cases reported in India on Saturday, 75 percent were found concentrated in 10 states and Union territories, the Health Ministry pointed out, adding that the total tests in the country have crossed the seven crore-mark.