India reports 3962 new Covid cases, 26 deaths

India recorded a one-day increase of 3,962 coronavirus infections and 26 deaths, pushing the total number to 4,31.72,547 cases and 5,24,677 deaths, according to data from the Union Health Ministry updated Saturday.

The data updated at 08.00 also indicated that the number of active cases in the country increased by 1,239 in 24 hours to 22,416. Of the 26 recent deaths, six were recorded within the last 24 hours and 20 were voted on by Kerala. The active cases now make up 0.05 percent of the total infections, the health ministry said, adding that the country’s overall COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.73 percent.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.89 percent, while the weekly figure was 0.77 percent, according to the health ministry. The number of deaths was recorded at 1.22 per cent.

An increase of 1,239 cases has been recorded in active COVID-19 cases within 24 hours. The number of people recovering from the disease increased to 4.26.25.454, the data showed. Regarding vaccination, the ministry said cumulative doses administered in the country so far during the nationwide COVID-19 inoculation effort have exceeded $ 193.96. India’s COVID 19 figures had crossed the 20 lakh mark on 7 August 2020 and 50 lakh on 16 September the same year.