Coronavirus In India: Overall Tally Jumps Past 67 Lakh, Improvement At Recovery Front | What You Need To Know

Latest news on coronavirus in India: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 67-lakh mark with a spike of 72,049 new cases and 986 deaths reported in the last 24 hours.

Coronavirus In India: India's COVID19 tally crosses 67-lakh mark with a spike of 72,049 new cases & 986 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. / (Photo by Yawar Nazir/Getty Images)

Coronavirus In India: The daily fresh cases of Covid-19 in India saw a steep jump of over 9,000 cases on Wednesday as against the Tuesday’s tally. On Tuesday India saw its least daily spike since August with 61,267 new cases, however, on Wednesday it saw a spike of 72,049 new cases and 986 deaths in 24 hours. Also Read: From Yoga, Ayurvedic Herbs To Dietary Measures, Check Latest Protocols By Ayush Ministry For Mild, Asymptomatic Covid-19 Patients As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 67-lakh mark with a spike of 72,049 new cases and 986 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Total case tally stands at 67,57,132 including 9,07,883 active cases, 57,44,694 cured /discharged /migrated cases and 1,04,555 deaths, the Union Health Ministry has said. Recoveries: It is pertinent to note that India's total Recoveries have  crossed 56.6 lakh. This has boosted the national Recovery Rate to 84.7%. This sustained high figure is fuelled by 17 States/UTs reporting Recovery Rate higher than the national average, the Ministry of Health has said. Testing: According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 8,22,71,654 samples have been tested up to October 6 for COVID-19 in the country. Out of these 11,99,857 samples were tested on Tuesday State-Wise Report: Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected by the pandemic with 2,47,468 active cases, 11,79,726 cured and discharged cases and 38,717 deaths. Karnataka with 1,15,170 active cases is the next on the list. While 5,33,074 patients have been cured in the State, the disease has claimed 9,461 lives so far. Kerala, with 87,823 active cases, is also severely affected. However, 1,54,092 patients have been cured in the State and 884 people have died due to COVID-19. In Andhra Pradesh, there are 50,776 active cases while 6,72,479 patients have been cured of the disease. Moreover, 6,052 people have succumbed to the virus in the State. As many as 2,66,935 COVID-19 patients have been cured and discharged in the national capital, which has reported 5,581 deaths so far. Delhi currently has 22,720 active cases.