Coronavirus: India logs 48,698 new COVID-19 cases, 5.7% lower than yesterday
There are 48 cases of the 'delta plus' variant across 11 states, the Health Ministry said Friday, insisting the spread is "very localised". Maximum cases so far have been reported from Maharashtra (20), with Tamil Nadu recording 9 and Madhya Pradesh 7.
India reported 48,698 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total tally to 3,01,83,143. With 1,183 new fatalities, the death toll stands at 3,94,493, according to data by union health ministry.
India reported 48,698 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total tally to 3,01,83,143. With 1,183 new fatalities, the death toll stands at 3,94,493, according to data by union health ministry.
According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Saturday, the country saw a total of 64,818 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery to 2,91,93,085.
According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Saturday, the country saw a total of 64,818 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery to 2,91,93,085.
The active caseload has dropped below six lakh - the lowest since April 1 when there were 5.84 Covid-19 cases. As of Saturday morning there are 5.95 lakh cases in India.
The active caseload has dropped below six lakh - the lowest since April 1 when there were 5.84 Covid-19 cases. As of Saturday morning there are 5.95 lakh cases in India.
The national daily positivity rate - the percentage of tests returning positive results - is 2.79%; it has stayed below the 5%danger level for 19 consecutive days.
The national daily positivity rate - the percentage of tests returning positive results - is 2.79%; it has stayed below the 5%danger level for 19 consecutive days.
Additionally, in view of rapidly increasing Delta Plus variant cases in various states, the central government on Friday (June 25, 2021) ordered eight states and union territories in the nation to adopt immediate containment measures including preventing crowds, ramping up Covid-19 testing and vaccination drive in districts that have reported such cases.
Additionally, in view of rapidly increasing Delta Plus variant cases in various states, the central government on Friday (June 25, 2021) ordered eight states and union territories in the nation to adopt immediate containment measures including preventing crowds, ramping up Covid-19 testing and vaccination drive in districts that have reported such cases.
In a letter addressed to the governments of Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat and Haryana, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stressed on implementing the containment measures on a priority basis.
In a letter addressed to the governments of Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat and Haryana, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stressed on implementing the containment measures on a priority basis.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 40,18,11,892 samples have been tested up to June 25 for Covid-19. Of these 17,45,809 samples were tested on Thursday.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 40,18,11,892 samples have been tested up to June 25 for Covid-19. Of these 17,45,809 samples were tested on Thursday.
The Health Ministry said that a total of 30,79,48,744 people have been vaccinated so far in the country, including 60,73,912 who were administered vaccines in the last 24 hours. NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitize, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona
The Health Ministry said that a total of 30,79,48,744 people have been vaccinated so far in the country, including 60,73,912 who were administered vaccines in the last 24 hours.
NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitize, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona
