India News | Fresh 26 COVID-19 Deaths in UP, Caseload Mounts to 4.97 Lakh

Lucknow, Nov 8 (PTI) With 26 fresh deaths in the state, the COVID-19 death toll rose to 7,206 in Uttar Pradesh, while the total caseload climbed to 4,97,563 with 2,247 fresh cases being reported in the past 24 hours.

According to a health bulletin issued by the UP government, out of the 26 fresh COVID-19 deaths in the state, five were reported from Meerut, while two deaths were from Gorakhpur.

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Of the 2,247 fresh cases, Lucknow accounted for 231 cases followed by 223 in Ghaziabad, 204 in Meerut and 139 in Gautam Buddh Nagar.

In the past 24 hours, 1,858 COVID-19 patients recovered from the disease and were discharged. Till now, 4,67,108 COVID-19 patients have been discharged in the state.

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The number of active cases in the state stands at 23,249, according to the health bulletin.

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