India on Sunday, 25 October, recorded 50,129 fresh COVID-19 infections, with the total cases surging to 78,64,811. With 578 new deaths, the total death toll is now at 1,18,534.
According to the Union Health Ministry’s data, there are currently 6,68,154 active cases and 70,78,123 people have been cured. 62,077 people were discharged in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, ICMR said that a total of 10,25,23,469 samples have been tested for COVID-19 up to 24 October, adding that of these, 11,40,905 samples were tested on Saturday.
Earlier, the Health Ministry tweeted: “India recorded a new Milestone: Recovery Rate touches 90%. 62,077 have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours whereas the new confirmed cases stand at 50,129.”
(At The Quint, we are answerable only to our audience. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member. Because the truth is worth it.)