India has reported 22,270 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, representing a 14% decrease, as per the data by Union Health Ministry. During the same time period, 325 more deaths were reported, bringing the total death toll to 5,11,230.
With the administration of more than 30.81 lakh Doses (30,81,336) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 175.37 Cr (1,75,37,22,697) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,98,72,555 sessions.
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➡️ India’s Active Caseload currently at 2,24,187.
➡️ Active Cases presently constitute 0.52% of Total Cases. pic.twitter.com/LI8xfVlzY3
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48,847 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients (since the beginning of the pandemic) is now at 4,20,86,383. Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.28%. 19,968 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. India’s Active Caseload is presently at 2,24,187. Active cases constitute 0.52% 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 11,87,766 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 75.93 Cr (75,93,15,246) cumulative tests. While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 2.27% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.68%.
