New Delhi [India], Aug 8 (ANI): A total of 1,404 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths were reported in Delhi on Saturday.

The total count of cases in the national capital now stands at 1,44,127.

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According to the Delhi Health Department, there were 1,130 recoveries today.

The total count of cases includes 1,29,362 recoveries, 10,667 active cases and 4,098 deaths.

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With a single-day spike of 61,537 new COVID-19 cases, India's COVID-19 count reached 20,88,612 on Saturday. (ANI)

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