As many as 10,126 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, the lowest single-day rise in over 8 months, the Union Health ministry said on Monday. With today's numbers, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 3,43,77,113, while active caseload reached 1,40,638, which is the lowest in 263 days. The ministry further noted, “Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.41%, lowest since March 2020." It has been below two per cent for the last 46 days, according to the ministry. A total of 109.08 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.

Source: Mint November 09, 2021 05:42 UTC