as many as 16740 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours while the number of recoveries was 15757 the covid19 bulletin showed that the state still has 96642 active cases officials advised people to stay cautious as the vulnerable section may suffer as many as 16740 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours while the number of recoveries was 15757 the covid19 bulletin showed that the state still has 96642 active cases officials advised people to stay cautious as the vulnerable section may suffer as many as 16 lives were lost to covid in the past 24 hours pushing the toll to 23038