1,613 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh reported 1,613 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the infection tally to 5,62,722, while 14 more fatalities pushed the state''s death toll to 8,025, an official said.

"The number of active cases in the state stands at 20,473, of which 9,473 are in home isolation. Till



now, 5,34,224 people have been treated and discharged. In past 24 hours, 1,613 fresh cases were reported, while 1,875 patients were discharged," Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Amit Mohan Prasad told reporters.

The recovery rate in the state has now increased and stands at 94.94 per cent.