With 20,528 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,37,50,599, while the active cases increased to 1,43,449, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on July 17.
The death toll climbed to 5,25,709 with 49 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 a.m. stated.
The active cases comprise 0.33% of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.47%, the ministry said.
