West Bengal's COVID-19 death toll crosses 10,000-mark

West Bengal on Thursday (January 14) reported 680 new COVID-19 cases. According to the state health bulletin, 17 deaths were reported in a single day taking the toll to 10,010.

<p>The recovery rate remained at 96.93 percent after 694 recoveries since Wednesday (January 13). Till date, 5,46,193 people have recovered from the disease.<br />&nbsp;</p>

The recovery rate remained at 96.93 percent after 694 recoveries since Wednesday (January 13). Till date, 5,46,193 people have recovered from the disease.

<p>Out of the 17 deaths, a maximum of seven was registered in North 24 Parganas, followed by four in Kolkata.<br />&nbsp;</p>

Out of the 17 deaths, a maximum of seven was registered in North 24 Parganas, followed by four in Kolkata.

<p>According to the state health bulletin, out of the 17 fatalities, 15 were due to comorbidities where COVID-19 was incidental.</p>

According to the state health bulletin, out of the 17 fatalities, 15 were due to comorbidities where COVID-19 was incidental.

<p style="text-align: justify;">The total of active cases is now 7,272 having improved by over five times, from 37,190 on October 26.</p>

The total of active cases is now 7,272 having improved by over five times, from 37,190 on October 26.

<p>Since Wednesday, at least 32,617 samples have been tested, taking the total number of such clinical examinations to 75,60,561.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;</p>

Since Wednesday, at least 32,617 samples have been tested, taking the total number of such clinical examinations to 75,60,561.