India's COVID-19 tally crosses 9.9 million with 26,382 new infections and 387 more fatalities

New Delhi, India's COVID-19 caseload rose to 9.9 million with 26,382 infections being reported in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 9.45 million, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

The total coronavirus infection tally mounted to 99,32,547, while the death toll rose to 1,44,096 with 387 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 94,56,449, pushing the national recovery rate to 95.21%, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45%.

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below four lakh for the 10th consecutive day.

There are 3,32,002 active coronavirus infections in the country which constitute 3.34% of the total caseload, the data stated.

India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 2 million mark on August 7, 3 million on August 23, and 4 million on September 5. It went past 5 million on September 16, 6 million on September 28, 7 million on October 11, 8 million on October 29, and 9 million on November 20.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 15,66,46,280 samples have been tested up to December 15, of which 10,85,625 were conducted on Tuesday.

The 387 new fatalities include 70 from Maharashtra, 45 from West Bengal, 41 from Delhi, 33 from Kerala and 20 from Uttar Pradesh.

Total 1,44,096 deaths reported so far in the country include 48,339 from Maharashtra, followed by 11,965 from Karnataka, 11,919 from Tamil Nadu, 10,115 from Delhi, 9,145 from West Bengal, 8,103 from Uttar Pradesh, 7,064 from Andhra Pradesh and 5,117 from Punjab.

The health ministry stressed that more than 70% of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities.

"Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research," the ministry said on its website, adding that state-wise distribution of figures is subject to further verification and reconciliation.

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