The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has now gone up to 37 thousand 776 in the country. Out of the total cases, 10 thousand and 17 patients have recovered and discharged from the hospitals while 1,223 patients have died due to the disease.

The recovery rate in the country from COVID-19 is 26.65 per cent. Ministry of Health has said in a statement that the Central Government is taking several steps along with the States and Union Territories for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach. It said, these are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.