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.

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

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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>In the last 24 hours, 1,501 Covid-related deaths were reported in the country taking the death toll to 1,77,150.<br />&nbsp;</p>

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

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

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

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

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

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

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

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