85,362 new cases take Covid tally above 59 lakh

September 26, 2020 09:45

JUST IN: India's COVID-19 case tally crosses 59-lakh mark with a spike of 85,362 new cases and 1,089 deaths in last 24 hours.

The total case tally stands at 59,03,933 including 9,60,969 active cases, 48,49,585 cured/discharged/migrated and 93,379 deaths, says the ministry of health and family welfare.

Meanwhile, the Indian Council of Medical Research says that 7,02,69,975 samples have been tested up to September 25 for COVID-19.

Of these, 13,41,535 samples were tested yesterday, it said. -- ANI

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