Coronavirus: India reports 16,838 new cases, over 1.8 crore vaccinated against COVID-19

The country's coronavirus tally has reached 1,11,73,761 including 1,76,319 active infections while the death toll has mounted to 1,57,548.

As many as 16,838 new Covid-19 cases and 113 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Friday.

As many as 16,838 new Covid-19 cases and 113 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Friday.

The country's coronavirus tally has reached 1,11,73,761 including 1,76,319 active infections while the death toll has mounted to 1,57,548.

The country's coronavirus tally has reached 1,11,73,761 including 1,76,319 active infections while the death toll has mounted to 1,57,548.

With 13,819 new discharges, the cumulative recoveries reached 1,08,39,894.

With 13,819 new discharges, the cumulative recoveries reached 1,08,39,894.

Maharashtra continues to remain the most affected Covid-19 state in India with 86,359 active cases, followed by Kerala with 44,734 active infections.

Maharashtra continues to remain the most affected Covid-19 state in India with 86,359 active cases, followed by Kerala with 44,734 active infections.

According to the health ministry, a total of 1,80,05,503 people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 so far.

According to the health ministry, a total of 1,80,05,503 people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 so far.

A total of 21,99,40,742 samples tested for Covid-19 up to March 4, 2021, of these, 7,61,834 samples were tested yesterday, as per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

A total of 21,99,40,742 samples tested for Covid-19 up to March 4, 2021, of these, 7,61,834 samples were tested yesterday, as per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).