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Record 1.2 million Covid-19 tests conducted in 24 hours: Health ministry

Crossing a crucial milestone in the battle against COVID-19, a record number of over 12 lakh tests were conducted in the country for the detection of the disease in a span of 24 hours, taking the total number of such tests performed so far to more than 6.36 crore (6,36,61,060).

From conducting merely 10,000 tests per day on April 8, the average daily number has crossed 12 lakh.