Bhopal, Jan 7 (PTI) The COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh reached 7,97,715 on Friday with the detection of 1,319 cases, while one death took the toll to 10,536, an official said.

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The recovery count stood at 7,83,547 after 161 people were discharged from hospitals during the day, leaving the state with an active tally of 3,632, he said.

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With 68,128 samples being examined during the day, the number of tests in MP went up to 2,41,46,928, the official added.

A government release said 10,52,24,844 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far in the state, including 1,49,875 on Friday.

Coronavirus figures in MP are as follows: Total cases 7,97,715 new cases 1319, death toll 10,536, recovered 7,83,547, active cases 3,632, number of tests so far 2,41,46,928.

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