97,894 Covid cases in 24 hrs, tally tops 51 lakh

September 17, 2020 09:33

India's COVID-19 case tally crosses 51-lakh mark with a spike of 97,894 new cases and 1,132 deaths in last 24 hours.

The total case tally stands at 51,18,254 including 10,09,976 active cases, 40,25,080 cured/discharged/migrated and 83,198 deaths, says the ministry of health and family welfare.

Meanwhile, 6,05,65,728 samples tested up to September 16 for COVID-19, of these, 11,36,613 samples were tested yesterday, says the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). -- ANI

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