India’s active COVID-19 cases tally lowest in 150 days
First Published: 20th August, 2021 15:47 IST
With 36,571 COVID-19 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, India’s active tally has dropped to 3,63,605, which is the lowest in 150 days, informed the Ministry of Health
With 36,571 COVID-19 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, India’s active tally has dropped to 3,63,605, which is the lowest in 150 days, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday.
With this, India’s cumulative count has reached 32,358,829 and the country’s active cases account for 1.12 per cent of the total cases, the lowest since March 2020.
The daily positivity rate remained below 3 per cent for the 25th consecutive day and is currently at 1.94 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate stood at 1.93 per cent.
According to the health ministry, 36,555 people recovered in the last 24 hours increases, taking the total number of recoveries to 3,15,61,635.
The country had reported 433,589 deaths so far of which 540 fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours.
The recovery rate is also the highest since March 2020 and it currently stood at 97.54 per cent.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of samples tested up to August 19 is 50,26,99,702 including 18,86,271 samples tested were tested yesterday.
So far, 57,22,81,488 vaccine doses have been administered across India, with 54,71,282 doses being administered in the last 24 hours. (ANI)
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along Emphasises Need for Naga Political Settlement
23rd December 2024Live Feeling Ignored By Father, Stepbrother Slits Throat of 2 Minor Siblings
23rd December 2024Live Manipur: People From 18 Villages Protest In Churachandpur Over Release Of Villagers Labour Wages
23rd December 2024Live Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along Wishes Everyone A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
23rd December 2024WE RECOMMEND
Epigamia Co-Founder Rohan Mirchandani Passes Away at 41 Due to Heart Attack
The company’s leadership decided to continue to manage the business.
23rd December 20247 Indian nationals injured in Magdeburg Christmas market attack
Of these,three have been discharged from the hospital, while the Indian Mission is closely monitoring the condition of the remaining victims.
22nd December 2024Nagaland MP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Standing Too Close to Her, Making Her Feel Uncomfortable
MP Phangnon Konyak has filed a complaint with Rajya Sabha Chairman against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
19th December 2024GRAP Stage IV reintroduced in NCR as AQI breaches 400 mark
This comes after the Air Quality Index in Delhi breached the 400 mark. AQI was recorded as 399 at 9 pm and 401 at 10 pm.
17th December 2024India, Bangladesh to commemorate 1971 war ‘Vijay Diwas’ with annual exchange of veterans today
The event also gave an opportunity to the tribal community to showcase their talent.
16th December 2024