Raipur, Nov 2 (PTI) Chhattisgarh on Wednesday reported 21 new coronavirus positive cases, taking the tally to 11,77,571, while the death toll remained unchanged at 14,143, an official said.

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As 24 patients recuperated during the day, the recovery count rose to 11,63,271. There are now 157 active cases in the state, he said.

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Raipur led the case tally with five cases, followed by four in Durg and other districts. No coronavirus case was reported in 19 districts.

A total of 3,208 samples were examined during the day, which took the overall test count to 1,87,44,174, he added.

Chhattisgarh's coronavirus figures are as follows: Positive cases 11,77,571, new cases 21, death toll 14,143, recoveries 11,63,271, active cases 157, total tests 1,87,44,174.

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