Coronavirus: India reports 2,76,070 new COVID-19 cases, 3,874 deaths in last 24 hours

With 2,76,110 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases climbed to 2,57,72,440, while the daily deaths were recorded below 4,000 after four days. 

<p>India on Thursday recorded 2,76,110 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry. The total tally of the viral infection now stands at 25,772,440.</p>

India on Thursday recorded 2,76,110 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry. The total tally of the viral infection now stands at 25,772,440.

<p>The country also recorded 3,874 deaths, pushing the overall toll to 2,87,122. On Wednesday, India had recorded its highest single-day death toll with 4,529 fatalities.</p>

The country also recorded 3,874 deaths, pushing the overall toll to 2,87,122. On Wednesday, India had recorded its highest single-day death toll with 4,529 fatalities.

<p>Further, 3,69,077 recuperated from the viral disease and were discharged from the hospitals during the same time span. On a positive note, the caseload stayed below the 3-Lakh mark continuing a declining trend.</p>

Further, 3,69,077 recuperated from the viral disease and were discharged from the hospitals during the same time span. On a positive note, the caseload stayed below the 3-Lakh mark continuing a declining trend.

<p>Presently, Karnataka with over 5.58 lakh active cases leads the statewise tally. Maharashtra stands in second place with a little more than four lakh active cases as of Thursday morning. Both these states however have shown a downward trend with the active case load dropping considerably over the last 24 hours.</p>

Presently, Karnataka with over 5.58 lakh active cases leads the statewise tally. Maharashtra stands in second place with a little more than four lakh active cases as of Thursday morning. Both these states however have shown a downward trend with the active case load dropping considerably over the last 24 hours.

<p>The government has approved Rapid Antigen Kits to conduct Covid test at home. The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued detailed guidelines on who can use it and how.</p>

The government has approved Rapid Antigen Kits to conduct Covid test at home. The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued detailed guidelines on who can use it and how.

<p>Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Wednesday said India will have procured 267 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of this year, and will be in a position to inoculate at least all of its adult population.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>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&nbsp;</strong></p>

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Wednesday said India will have procured 267 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of this year, and will be in a position to inoculate at least all of its adult population.

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