In yet another huge surge, India reported 1,79,723 cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) on Monday, as the Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly in the country, according to the data published by the Union ministry of health and family welfare. The number of active cases breached the 700,000-mark, the updated data also showed.
With the administration of more than 29 lakh Doses (29,60,975) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 151.94 Cr (1,51,94,05,951) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
46,569 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients (since the beginning of the pandemic) is now at 3,45,00,172.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 96.62%. 1,79,723 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
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151.94 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India’s Active caseload currently stands at 7,23,619
Active cases stands at 2.03%https://t.co/cJaTckZR9I #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/mvu7s6nMdN
— PIB India (@PIB_India) January 10, 2022
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 7,23,619. Active cases constitute 2.03% of the country’s total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 13,52,717 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 69.15 Cr (69,15,75,352) cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 7.92% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 13.29%.
