2,277 fresh COVID-19 cases take Uttar Pradesh's tally to 4,68,238

The COVID-19 death toll in Uttar Pradesh rose to 6,854 on Saturday with 25 more fatalities, while 2,277 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 4,68,238, an official said.

The recovery rate of the state has gone up to 92.62 per cent, he said.

A total of 1.51 lakh tests were



done on Friday, he said, adding that altogether 1.39 crore tests have been conducted in the state so far.

Among the active cases, 12,683 patients are in home isolation and 2,339 others were undergoing treatment at private hospitals, Prasad said, adding that the remaining are admitted in government hospitals.