Updated April 22nd, 2020 at 09:17 IST
India's Covid cases just below 20,000 after 4.62 lakh tests; toll at 640 & 3870 recoveries
The Indian Council for Medical Research on Wednesday released data stating that over 26,943 samples have been reported on Tuesday till 9 PM - a 24-hour period
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The Indian Council for Medical Research on Wednesday released data stating that over 26,943 samples have been reported on Tuesday till 9 PM, in a 24-hour period. Overall, a total of 4,62,621 samples have been tested by the ICMR.
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Rise in cases
The total number of positive Coronavirus cases across the country rose to 19,984, including 15,474 active cases of the virus. So far, 3,869 patients are cured/discharged while 640 deaths have been recorded, as per data provided by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Published April 22nd, 2020 at 09:17 IST