Bhopal, Aug 28 (PTI) The COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh reached 10,53,339 on Sunday after the detection of 70 fresh cases at a positivity rate of 1 per cent, while the death toll remained unchanged at 10,770, a health official said.

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The recovery count increased by 69 to touch 10,42,099, leaving the state with 470 active cases, the official informed.

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With 6,887 samples examined during the day, the number of coronavirus tests in MP went up to 2,98,84,505, he added.

A government release said 12,84,54,979 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far in the state, including 163 on Sunday.

Coronavirus figures in MP are as follows: Total cases 10,53,339, new cases 70, death toll 10,770, recoveries 10,42,099, active cases 470 number of tests so far 2,98,84,505.

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