India’s COVID-19 cases dip further; 3,325 new infections recorded in last 24 hours
India recorded 3,325 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 957 less than the count reported on Monday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
India recorded 3,325 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 957 less than the count reported on Monday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The test positivity rate however decreased to 4.31 per cent from 5.15% percent, while 175 in the 0-18 year age group are among the new infectees, informed the bulletin.
The Covid-19 toll increased to 9,133 with a fresh fatality reported in the last 24 hours. Fifty-three more Covid patients had died due to comorbidities so far, it said. The active Covid-19 cases climbed to 7,245.
As per the data shared by the ministry, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.74% with 3044 patients having recovered in the last 24 hours taking the cumulative tally of recovered patients to 4,25,63,949.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar officials, severe cold wave conditions will continue to prevail in several parts of Odisha for the next two to three days.
The Prime Minister reached the Kaal Bhairav temple first and offered elaborate prayers. 'Kaal Bhairav' is known as the first deity of Varanasi and also known as 'Kashi ke Kotwal'.
The expert explained that since tests have reduced, it shows detection of lesser cases, which erroneously implies decline in infection.
While optimistic, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Monday that citizens should not "read too much into" the drop in cases, noting that October is still predicted to be the worst month for the state's hospital systems.
Kerala has been the most Covid affected state in the country for the last many weeks, and on Thursday it registered 26,200 fresh cases. India has so far administered over 72.3 crore (72,37,84,586) doses of Covid vaccines, out of which 67,58,491 doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
Analysts said that investors took to profit booking post the surge to record levels in the past three sessions.
