New Delhi: Every day new cases of coronavirus infection are seen to decline once again. Fewer cases of corona were reported on Saturday than new cases of infection reported on Friday. There have been 48,268 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The number of patients recovering from corona infection has crossed 74 million. According to data from the Union Health Ministry, 48,268 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the last 24 hours. The number of people who died of the virus during this period was 551. So far, 81,37,119 people have been infected by the virus in the country. According to the data released by the ministry, 74,32,829 patients in the country have defeated the virus and returned home from the hospital after treatment. 59,454 patients have recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases in the country continues to decline. According to the ministry's data, the number of active cases in the country has remained below six lakhs for several consecutive days. Currently, the number of active cases in the country is 5,82,649, a decrease of 11,737 in the last 24 hours.1,21,641 people in the country have lost their lives due to coronavirus infection. Also Read- Diwali nearing: more imports of Onion, potato 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay' actress opens up about her horrific casting couch experience Bail to Lalu Yadav in three cases of fodder scam, CBI to challenge the bail in SC