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ICMR: 1,30,72,718 samples tested for COVID-19 till July 16

News Agencies | Updated on: 17 July 2020, 10:29 IST
ICMR: 1,30,72,718 samples tested for COVID-19

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday said that a total 1,30,72,718 samples have been tested to diagnose COVID-19 up to July 16.

While 3,33,228 samples were tested on Thursday, the ICMR informed.


With the highest single-day spike of 34,956 cases, and 687 deaths, India's COVID-19 positive cases crossed the 10 lakh mark on Friday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The total positive cases stand at 10,03,832 including 3,42,473 active cases, 6,35,757 cured/discharged/migrated and 25,602 deaths, according to the Ministry.

(ANI)

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First published: 17 July 2020, 10:29 IST