Published 16:58 IST, August 6th 2020
UP records highest single-day spike of 4,586 COVID-19 cases, 61 deaths
Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest single-day spike of 4,586 COVID-19 cases and 61 deaths on Thursday, taking the state's tally to 1,08,974, an official said.
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Uttar Pradesh recorded highest single-day spike of 4,586 COVID-19 cases and 61 deaths on Thursday, taking state's tally to 1,08,974, an official said.
death toll due to disease rose to 1,918, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad said.
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number of active cases in state has gone up to 43,654 and 63,402 have been discharged from hospitals after treatment, he said.
Over 27 lakh tests have been performed in state so far, he said, adding that network of 61,350 COVID help desks has helped identify over three lakh people who have symptoms and ir samples have been sent for testing.
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16:58 IST, August 6th 2020