India sees over 1.31 lakh Covid cases in 24 hrs

April 09, 2021 10:14

India reports 1,31,968 new COVID-19 cases, 61,899 discharges, and 780 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union health ministry.

Total cases: 1,30,60,542

Total recoveries: 1,19,13,292

Active cases: 9,79,608

Death toll: 1,67,642

IMAGE: A medic collects a sample from a woman for COVID-19 test, in Thane, on Thursday. Photograph: PTI Photo

Total vaccination: 9,43,34,262 -- ANI

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