India Records 10,158 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, Daily Positivity Rate Touches 4.42%
India has reported 10,158 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the country to 64,25,000. The daily positivity rate has touched 4.42%, indicating a slight increase in the number of infections.
The country has been grappling with the pandemic for over two years now, and despite significant efforts to control the spread of the virus, the number of cases continues to fluctuate. The latest data released by the Health Ministry shows that the total number of active cases in the country stands at 1,32,358.
The state of Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected by the pandemic, with 2,25,578 active cases. The state has been under strict lockdown for several months, and the government has been taking all possible measures to curb the spread of the virus. However, the number of cases in the state remains high.
Kerala is another state that has been recording a significant number of cases in recent times. The state has reported 1,38,965 active cases, and the government has imposed strict restrictions to contain the virus’s spread.
Other states that have been witnessing a surge in the number of cases include Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. The central government has been closely monitoring the situation and has been providing assistance to the states to tackle the pandemic.
In addition to the new cases, the country has also reported 155 COVID-related deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of fatalities to 1,17,870. The fatality rate currently stands at 1.83%, which is lower than the global average.
The country’s vaccination drive has been progressing steadily, with over 100 crore doses administered so far. The government has been ramping up the vaccination program to inoculate more people and curb the spread of the virus.
Experts have been warning that the country needs to remain vigilant and follow all necessary precautions to prevent a third wave of infections. The government has been urging people to wear masks, maintain social distancing, and avoid large gatherings.
India’s fight against COVID-19 continues as the country records 10,158 fresh cases, and the daily positivity rate touches 4.42%. The government has been taking all necessary measures to contain the virus’s spread and ramp up the vaccination program to protect the population. It is essential for people to remain vigilant and follow all necessary precautions to prevent a third wave of infections