India Records 50,356 Fresh Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours

India recorded 50,356 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours and 577 deaths linked to COVID-19, government data released this morning shows.

There are now a total of 84,62,080 Covid cases in India where 1,25,562 people have lost their lives to the coronavirus disease since January 30, when the country reported its first COVID-19 case.

Telangana recorded 1,607 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to2.48 lakh while six more deaths pushed the toll to 1,372. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most number of cases with 296, followed by Rangareddy 115 and Medchal Malkajgiri 113, a government bulletin said on Saturday providing data as of 8 PM on November 6.

Assam reported 335 new COVID-19 cases and 926 discharges on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,08,389, said State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The total number of cases include 2,00,381 discharges and 938 deaths. The number of active cases stands at 7,067.

There are now a total of 84,62,080 Covid cases in India where 1,25,562 people have lost their lives to the coronavirus disease since January 30, when the country reported its first COVID-19 case.