More than 13 lakh COVID-19 tests conducted in last 24 hours in India

India on Friday climbed yet another historic peak of more than 13 lakh tests. More than 13.80 lakh tests were done in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

The Centre further said that 75 per cent of the new coronavirus cases in the country are concentrated in 10 states and Union Territories, as were 74 per cent of the new recoveries.

India climbs another historic peak of more than 13 lakh tests. More than 13.80 lakh tests done in the last 24 hours: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. #COVID19pic.twitter.com/yMwU0bPMtN

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“#IndiaFightsCorona. 75 per cent of new cases in the country are concentrated in 10 States/UTs. 10 States/UTs also account for 74 per cent of new recoveries. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are among these, reporting higher number of recoveries and new COVID-19 cases too,” the Ministry said via a post on social media platform Twitter.

Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 case tally crossed 58-lakh mark with a spike of 86,052 new cases & 1,141 deaths in last 24 hours.

The total case tally stands at 58,18,571 including 9,70,116 active cases, 47,56,165 cured/discharged/migrated & 92,290 deaths, said the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,