West Bengal reports 926 new COVID-19 cases; 21 more deaths

West Bengal reported 926 new COVID-19 cases taking the toll to 5,59,099 on Friday (January 8). According to the state health bulletin, 21 people died in the state pushing the state’s coronavirus death toll to 9,902.

<p>However, 1,136 people recovered in the state in a single day and returned home from the hospital. The recovery rate in the state stands at 96.75 percent.<br />&nbsp;</p>

However, 1,136 people recovered in the state in a single day and returned home from the hospital. The recovery rate in the state stands at 96.75 percent.

<p>North 24 Parganas district reported the highest number of new cases at 254, followed by Kolkata (238).<br />&nbsp;</p>

North 24 Parganas district reported the highest number of new cases at 254, followed by Kolkata (238).

<p>Kolkata registered the highest number of fresh fatalities at nine, followed by North 24 Parganas district (4).<br />&nbsp;</p>

Kolkata registered the highest number of fresh fatalities at nine, followed by North 24 Parganas district (4).

<p>The state now has 8,245 active cases, while 5,40,952 people have been cured of the disease.</p>

The state now has 8,245 active cases, while 5,40,952 people have been cured of the disease.

<p>West Bengal has so far tested 73.72 lakh samples for COVID-19, including 36,135 in the last 24 hours.</p>

West Bengal has so far tested 73.72 lakh samples for COVID-19, including 36,135 in the last 24 hours.