With 1,746 fresh COVID-19 cases takes Uttar Pradesh's tally to 4,56,865

The COVID-19 death toll in Uttar Pradesh rose to 6,685 on Monday with 27 more people succumbing to the disease in a day, while 1,746 new cases pushed the infection tally to 4,56,865, officials said.

Additional Chief Secretary (Medical and Health) Amit Mohan Prasad told reporters that during the same period, 3,093 patients have been discharged following



recovery.

"Till now, 4,18,685 COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged. The recovery rate in the state stands at 91.64 per cent," he said.

There are currently 31,495 active cases of COVID-19 in the state, of which 14,765 are in home isolation, he said, adding 1,746 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in the state in a day.