Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 23 (ANI): Rajasthan on Sunday reported 697 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths, taking the state's count of coronavirus cases to 69,961.

"Rajasthan reports 697 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths today, taking the total cases to 69,961 including 950 deaths, 54,252 recoveries and 14,759 active cases," said the State Health Department.

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Out of the total cases, there are 14,759 active coronavirus cases in the state.

Meanwhile, India's tally of COVID-19 cases on Sunday crossed 30-lakh mark with a single-day spike of 69,239 cases. (ANI)

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