Bhopal, Dec 18 (PTI) The COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh reached 7,93,474 on Saturday with the addition of 21 cases, while the death toll remained unchanged at 10,529, an official said.

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The discharge of 16 people from hospitals took the recovery count in MP to 7,82,765, leaving the state with 180 active cases, he said.

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With 60,463 samples being examined, the number of coronavirus tests in the state went up to 2,29,20,475. the official added.

An release said 9,79,75,372 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far in MP, including 4,72,398 on Saturday.

Coronavirus figures in Madhya Pradesh are as follows: Total cases 7,93,474, new cases 21, death toll 10,529, recovered 7,82,765, active cases 180, number of tests so far 2,29,20,475.

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