New Delhi: India reported 48,698 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours as on 8 am on Saturday, the Union Health Ministry said. In the same duration, 64,818 people recovered while 1,183 died, the ministry said on its website. The total number of COVID-19 cases stand at 3,01,83,143 of which 5,95,565 cases are active. As many as 2,91,93,085 people recovered so far. The death toll stands at 3,94,493.
COVID-19: India logs 48K new cases, 1,183 deaths
India reported 48,698 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours as on 8 am on Saturday, the Union Health Ministry said. In the same duration, 64,818 people recovered while 1,183 died, the ministry said on its website
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So far, 40,18,11,892 samples have been collected for testing, of which as many as 17,45,809 samples were taken on Friday.
Meanwhile, the highly transmissible Delta variant of the virus is present in at least 174 districts of the country. Its sub-lineage Delta plus is traced in 48 samples in 10 states, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.
Last Updated : Jun 26, 2021, 10:34 AM IST