West Bengal reports 193 new COVID-19 cases; 5 more deaths

West Bengal reported 193 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday (February 7) taking the toll to 5,71,371. According to the state health bulletin, 5 people died in a single day in the state taking the toll to 10,207. 

<p>Out of the 5 deaths, North 24 Parganas reported two deaths, while Kolkata, Hooghly and Uttar Dinajpur registered one death each.</p>

Out of the 5 deaths, North 24 Parganas reported two deaths, while Kolkata, Hooghly and Uttar Dinajpur registered one death each.

<p>According to the state health bulletin, Kolkata reported the highest number of new COVID-19 cases at 48, followed by North 24 Parganas at 46.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;</p>

According to the state health bulletin, Kolkata reported the highest number of new COVID-19 cases at 48, followed by North 24 Parganas at 46. 

<p>Meanwhile, 289 people recovered from COVID-19 in a single day in the state and returned home from the hospital. The recovery rate in the state stands at 97.37 percent.<br />&nbsp;</p>

Meanwhile, 289 people recovered from COVID-19 in a single day in the state and returned home from the hospital. The recovery rate in the state stands at 97.37 percent.

<p>The state now has 4,794 active cases, while 5,56,370 people have recovered from the disease so far, the bulletin said.</p>

The state now has 4,794 active cases, while 5,56,370 people have recovered from the disease so far, the bulletin said.

<p>West Bengal has so far tested over 81.50 lakh samples for COVID-19, including 22,365 in the last 24 hours.<br />&nbsp;</p>

West Bengal has so far tested over 81.50 lakh samples for COVID-19, including 22,365 in the last 24 hours.