West Bengal: COVID-19 recovery rate nears 97%
The COVID-19 recovery rate in West Bengal stood at 96.97 percent on Monday (January 18). It was achieved following a rise over 88 consecutive days from 87.44 on October 22 last year.
<p>According to the state health bulletin, 10 people died in a single day in the state taking the toll to 10,053. Out of the 12 deaths, 2 are from Kolkata and 3 from North 24 Parganas.<br /> </p>
According to the state health bulletin, 10 people died in a single day in the state taking the toll to 10,053. Out of the 12 deaths, 2 are from Kolkata and 3 from North 24 Parganas.
<p>The state also reported 569 recoveries and 389 infections on Monday. West Bengal now has over 5.65 lakh COVID-19 cases.<br /> </p>
The state also reported 569 recoveries and 389 infections on Monday. West Bengal now has over 5.65 lakh COVID-19 cases.
<p>According to the state health bulletin, 164 people were infected with COVID in North 24 Parganas in a single day. However, North 24 Parganas tops the list of infections followed by Kolkata.<br /> </p>
According to the state health bulletin, 164 people were infected with COVID in North 24 Parganas in a single day. However, North 24 Parganas tops the list of infections followed by Kolkata.
<p>At present, there are 7,083 active cases in the state. Meanwhile, 621 people recovered in the state in a single day and returned home from the hospital.</p>
At present, there are 7,083 active cases in the state. Meanwhile, 621 people recovered in the state in a single day and returned home from the hospital.
<p>West Bengal’s total test count, including 18,875 tests on Monday, is over 76.66 lakh now, at 85,180 tests per million people.</p>
West Bengal’s total test count, including 18,875 tests on Monday, is over 76.66 lakh now, at 85,180 tests per million people.