3,570 new COVID-19 cases in UP, tally crosses 77,000-mark

Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday reported a record single-day spike of 3,570 COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to more than 77,000, while 33 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 1,530.

"There are 29,997 active COVID-19 cases in the state and 45,807 patients have been discharged after treatment," Additional Chief Secretary, Medical and Health,



Amit Mohan Prasad told reporters.

"The death toll due to the disease has reached 1,530," he said.

The total number of coronavirus cases reported in the state is 77,334. The figure was 73,951 on Monday.

According to the official health bulletin, the state recorded 3,570 fresh cases in the past 24 hours.