New Delhi, Aug 18 (UNI) A total of 12,608 people tested positive for Covid-19 in India, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
The total caseload rose to 4,42,98,864 while the death toll touched 5,27,206 as 72 more succumbed to the disease.
On a positive note, 16,251 people recovered from the disease, taking the tally to 4,36,70,315. The recovery rate stands at 98.58 per cent.