Coronavirus: India reports 2,61,500 new COVID-19 cases, 1,501 deaths for first time since pandemic outbreak

The health ministry noted India is clocking the fastest case growth of 7.6% in new cases, 1.3 times higher than case growth rate of 5.5% reported in June 2020.

India reported 2,61,500 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, the highest single-day spike since the outbreak of the pandemic, pushing the tally to 1,47,88,109.

India reported 2,61,500 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, the highest single-day spike since the outbreak of the pandemic, pushing the tally to 1,47,88,109.

This is the fourth consecutive day when one-day spike in coronavirus cases crossed the 2-lakh mark in the country which is hit by the second wave of Covid-19.

This is the fourth consecutive day when one-day spike in coronavirus cases crossed the 2-lakh mark in the country which is hit by the second wave of Covid-19.

In the last 24 hours, 1,501 Covid-related deaths were reported in the country taking the death toll to 1,77,150.

In the last 24 hours, 1,501 Covid-related deaths were reported in the country taking the death toll to 1,77,150.

Active cases have mounted to 18,01,316 in the country amid a fresh spike in coronavirus infections.

Active cases have mounted to 18,01,316 in the country amid a fresh spike in coronavirus infections.

In the last 24 hours, 1,38,423 people recovered from the disease. With this, the total recoveries reached 1,28,09,643.

In the last 24 hours, 1,38,423 people recovered from the disease. With this, the total recoveries reached 1,28,09,643.

The health ministry noted India is clocking the fastest case growth of 7.6% in new cases, 1.3 times higher than case growth rate of 5.5% reported in June 2020.

The health ministry noted India is clocking the fastest case growth of 7.6% in new cases, 1.3 times higher than case growth rate of 5.5% reported in June 2020.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 15,66,394 samples were tested on Saturday. And, as many as 26,65,38,416 samples have been tested across the country till April 17.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 15,66,394 samples were tested on Saturday. And, as many as 26,65,38,416 samples have been tested across the country till April 17.

Meanwhile, the cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 12,26,22,590 till today.

Meanwhile, the cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 12,26,22,590 till today.