Active Covid cases in country dip to 63,380
The Hindu
India has recorded 6,660 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 63,380
India has recorded 6,660 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 63,380, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.
The death toll has increased to 5,31,369 with 24 deaths, which includes nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 3.52% and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.42%.
The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore.
The active cases now comprise 0.14% of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.67%, the ministry said.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,43, 11,078 and the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18%.
According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.