West Bengal reports 565 new COVID-19 cases; death toll climbs to 10,053

West Bengal reported 565 new COVID-19 cases taking the toll to 5,65,272. According to the state health bulletin, 12 people died on Sunday (January 17) taking the toll to 10,053.

<p>621 people recovered in a single day and returned home from the hospital. The recovery rate in the state stands at 96.97 percent. The total recovery count stood at 5,48,136.</p>

621 people recovered in a single day and returned home from the hospital. The recovery rate in the state stands at 96.97 percent. The total recovery count stood at 5,48,136.

<p>Out of the 12 deaths, 3 are from North 24 Parganas, 2 from Kolkata, and 2 from Nadia, the bulletin said.<br />&nbsp;</p>

Out of the 12 deaths, 3 are from North 24 Parganas, 2 from Kolkata, and 2 from Nadia, the bulletin said.

<p>However, the new cases include 164 from North 24 Parganas and 151 from Kolkata.<br />&nbsp;</p>

However, the new cases include 164 from North 24 Parganas and 151 from Kolkata.

<p>In the last 24 hours, 26,231 samples have been tested in the state and 76,47,363 overall.<br />&nbsp;</p>

In the last 24 hours, 26,231 samples have been tested in the state and 76,47,363 overall.

<p>According to the state health bulletin, West Bengal now has 7,083 active cases.&nbsp;</p>

According to the state health bulletin, West Bengal now has 7,083 active cases.