Covid: Bengal reports 20,136 new cases and 132 deaths

Bengal on Tuesday reported the 61st consecutive day of rise in the total of active Covid-19 cases amid the second wave, with a record-resetting 20,136 new infections and 132 deaths.

The number of active cases has crossed 1.27 lakh.

On Tuesday, the state also reset the record for the highest number of recoveries in a day, yet again, with 18,994.

The 132 deaths included 37 from the city and 39 from North 24-Parganas, the two worst-hit districts in the state.

While Calcutta recorded 3,973 new infections, North 24-Parganas reported 3,998.

In a positive sign, the recovery rate rose for the 10th consecutive day, touching 86.42 per cent.

On Monday, the state had recorded 19,445 new infections and 134 deaths.