India COVID-19 active cases reach 3,758: Kerala logs highest at 1400, death toll rises to 28
Since Saturday, 362 new COVID-19 cases have been reported from across the country, with two deaths - one each in Kerala and Karnataka.
Since Saturday, 362 new COVID-19 cases have been reported from across the country, with two deaths - one each in Kerala and Karnataka.
Other states that have reported significant case numbers include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47).
The total COVID-19 caseload of the country has risen to 4,50,26,261. These also include the JN.1 Covid variant cases.
According to the ministry, Karnataka reported 61 cases, followed by Maharashtra 35 and Kerala 25 cases.
The Covid caseload rose to 4,50,21,383 with the addition of the new cases of infections.
A total of 75,516 people were detected Covid positive till now and the total death toll is 1,678 while currently there are 21,108 active cases.
The approval for conducting phase 2 and 3 clinical trials by the SII was granted by DCGI Dr VG Somani late Sunday night after a thorough evaluation based on the recommendations of the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19.
Meanwhile, the CM's daughter Padmavathi has also tested positive for the virus, while his son Vijayendra, has tested negative.
CIABC Director General Vinod Giri said comparison of data for May and June with the year-ago months showed alcohol sales in the first category states fell 16 per cent, in the second 34 per cent and in the third 59 per cent.
'I request all those who had come in contact with me in last few days to isolate themselves and get tested,' he said.
