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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>With 13,819 new discharges, the cumulative recoveries reached 1,08,39,894.</p>

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

<p>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.<br />&nbsp;</p>

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.

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

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

<p>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).</p>

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).