India today reported a single-day rise of 46,790 in new covid cases, the lowest single-day count in nearly three months. The total burden of cases increased to 75.97 lakh, while the death toll increased to 1.15 lakh. The number of active cases fell to less than 7.5 lakh, as recoveries continued to outpace the increase in new daily cases. In the last 24 hours, 69,720 patients were declared cured of covid, bringing total recoveries to 67.33 lakh.
The national recovery rate has risen to 88.63%, while the COVID-19 fatality rate stands at 1.52%.
In 24 hours, 587 covid-related deaths were reported. So far, 9.61 crore covid has been tested in India at 10.32 lakh on Monday.
There are 7,48,538 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country, which comprises 9.85% of all cases, according to the data.
Last week, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, said that no coronavirus mutation has been detected in India so far.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reviewed the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country and the preparation for the delivery, distribution and administration of vaccines. PM Modi further indicated that, taking into account the geographic spread and diversity of the country, access to the vaccine should be quickly guaranteed.
Three covid vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, of which 2 are in Phase II and one in Phase III, the government said.
The Prime Minister emphasized that every step in logistics, delivery and administration must be rigorously implemented. In addition, he indicated that India should take advantage of the experience of successful conduct of elections and disaster management in the country. The Prime Minister said that vaccine delivery and administration systems should similarly be established. This should involve the participation of state / UT / district officials, civil society organizations, volunteers, citizens, and experts from all necessary domains.
India’s COVID-19 count had crossed the 20 lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23, and 40 lakh on September 5. It went from 50 lakh on September 16, 60 lakh on September 28, and crossed 70 lakh on October 11. (With contributions from the agency)
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