Deaths are on the rise in the state amid tight restrictions. 162 people died in 24 hours in COVID (West Bengal). Still the highest. The death toll in Kolkata and North 24 Parganas is 36 and 38 respectively. Twelve people died in Howrah in 24 hours. Twelve people have died in South 24 Parganas. 6 people died in Hughli.
The rate of infection is increasing in the state. According to the health department’s bulletin (Heath Department), in the last 24 hours, samples of 60 thousand 736 people have been tested. 19 thousand 91 people have been infected. Infection rate is 10.33%. It was 10.23 percent yesterday. The number of infected people in Kolkata is 3,461. 4,116 infected people in North 24 Parganas. The number of victims in Howrah, Hooghly and South 24 Parganas is 126, 1154 and 126 respectively.
In the last 24 hours, 18 thousand 910 people have become coronavirus free in the state. The recovery rate so far is 7.96%. At present 1 lakh 31 thousand 510 people are actively infected.
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