India Records 8,586 New COVID-19 Cases, 48 Fatalities In Last 24 Hours

India recorded 8,586 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases to 4,43,57,546 with 96,506 active cases according to Union Health Ministry on August 23. The death toll has risen to 5,27,416 with 48 fatalities, six of which have been reconciled by Kerala. In the past 24 hours, the active COVID-19 caseload has decreased by 1,142 cases. The total number of patients who have recovered has risen to 4,37,33,624.