COVID-19 Update: According to the Union Health Ministry, India witnessed a surge in daily Covid-19 cases with 10,542 new cases and 38 deaths being reported in the last 24 hours.

The death toll has now reached 5,31,190 with fatalities reported across various states, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Puducherry, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala.

Kerala has reconciled 11 deaths, as per the Health Ministry data.

COVID-19 Update: Active Covid-19 caseload has reached 63,562

According to the Health Ministry, the active Covid-19 caseload in India has reached 63,562, accounting for 0.14% of the total cases in the country.

The daily positivity rate is reported to be 4.39%. The case fatality rate remains at 1.18%.

On the recovery front, 4,42,50,649 individuals have successfully recovered from Covid-19, leading to a national recovery rate of 98.67%.

There were 7,633 new cases of Covid-19 and 11 deaths reported in the country on Tuesday.

According to the health department of the Delhi government, on Tuesday, the city witnessed 1,537 new COVID-19 cases, and the positivity rate stood at 26.54%.

So far, a total of 220.66 crore doses have been administered under the nationwide vaccination drive.

Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• Fever or Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Loss of smell or taste

• Diarrhea

• Sore Throat

• Vomiting

It's important to note that some people with COVID-19 may not experience any symptoms at all, while others may have severe symptoms that require hospitalization.

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, it's important to get tested and follow public health guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.