1,287 new Covid-19 cases, makes Rajasthan tally nears 60,000

Rajasthan recorded highest single-day spike of 1,287 fresh coronavirus cases and 16 deaths due to the disease on Saturday, taking the state''s infection tally to 59,979.

The COVID-19 death toll in the state stands at 862, officials said.

Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Indrajit Mahanty also tested positive for the disease, they



said.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot wished him speedy recovery.

"I have come to know Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Sh. Indrajit Mahanty has tested positive for Covid_19 concerned about his health. Wish him a speedy recovery," he tweeted.

A total of 13,863 people are undergoing treatment for the disease whereas 43,819 have been discharged, they said.