India reports 16,326 new COVID-19 cases

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 23, 2021 | 8:17 AM GMT

India has reported 16,326 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24hours across the country, tally rose to 34,159,562 on Saturday.

The federal health ministry’s latest data showed that, as many as 666 deaths due to the pandemic since Friday morning took the total death toll to 453,708.

Most deaths were reported from the southern state of Kerala.

“More than 70 percent cases were due to comorbidities.

“There are still 173,728 active COVID-19 cases in the country with a decline of 2,017 active cases during the past 24 hours.

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A total of 33,532,126 people have been successfully cured and discharged from hospitals so far, out of which 17,677 were discharged during the past 24 hours.

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India reports 16,326 new COVID-19 cases

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.