Uttar Pradesh's COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,77,239 with 4,991 new cases

Uttar Pradesh reported 4,991 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday taking the total number of those affected by COVID-19 to 1,77,239, officials said. With 66 fresh fatalities since Thursday, the total deaths due to the virus have gone up



to 2,797, a health department bulletin issued here said. 

There are 47,785 active cases in the state while the number of those being discharged from hospitals after recovery is 1,26,657, the bulletin said.