22,273 new cases were reported across the country, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Saturday. India''s daily new COVID-19 fatality count was reported below 300 after over six months, taking the death toll to 1,47,343, while the infection tally rose to 1,01,69,118, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Saturday. A total of 251 more deaths and 22,273 new infections were reported in a 24-hour period, the data updated at 8 am showed. There are 2,81,667 active coronavirus infections in the country, constituting 2.77 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. Also Read NMMC prepares priority list for giving COVID-19 vaccineIndia''s COVID-19 infection tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.

Source: The Hindu December 26, 2020 05:26 UTC