West Bengal reports 295 new COVID-19 cases; 9 more deaths

West Bengal reported 295 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday (January 26) taking the toll to 5,68,650. According to the state health bulletin, 9 people died in a single day in the state taking the toll to 10,131.  

As many as 409 more people have been cured of the disease, pushing the recovery rate among the patients in the state to 97.16 percent.

As many as 409 more people have been cured of the disease, pushing the recovery rate among the patients in the state to 97.16 percent.

Out of the 9 deaths, 3 were reported from North 24 Parganas, 2 from Kolkata, and 2 from Nadia. Death of one each was reported in Howrah and Paschim Medinipur.

Out of the 9 deaths, 3 were reported from North 24 Parganas, 2 from Kolkata, and 2 from Nadia. Death of one each was reported in Howrah and Paschim Medinipur.

According to the state health bulletin, the state now has 6,028 active cases, while 5,52,491 people have recovered from the disease so far.

According to the state health bulletin, the state now has 6,028 active cases, while 5,52,491 people have recovered from the disease so far.

North 24 Parganas district reported the highest number of new cases at 91, followed by Kolkata at 83.

North 24 Parganas district reported the highest number of new cases at 91, followed by Kolkata at 83.

West Bengal has so far tested over 78.76 lakh samples for COVID-19, including 25,367 on Tuesday. 

West Bengal has so far tested over 78.76 lakh samples for COVID-19, including 25,367 on Tuesday.