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1,115 COVID deaths in 24 hours take India’s fatality count to 73,890, over 4.3 million total cases

Srinagar: In last 24 hours, India reported a daily jump of 89,706 coronavirus infections, taking its tally past the 43-lakh mark.

According to data showed by the Health Ministry of India, the number of cases in the country now stand at 43,70,128.

In the 24-hour period, India, which is now the second worst-hit country, reported 1,115 deaths linked to the virus, taking the total number of fatalities to 73,890.

About 33 lakh patients have recovered from the infection in the country, pushing the recovery rate to 77.32 per cent.

Meanwhile, a study by the India Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that Convalescent Plasma (CP) therapy has not helped in reducing COVID related deaths.

The top medical research body said that the revelations were based on a study in 39 hospitals across India.

 

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