COVID-19 Update: The Union Health Ministry of India reported 11,109 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday, which is the highest single-day spike in over seven months. As of now, the total number of active cases in the country is 49,622.

The previous day, the country reported 10,158 cases, and the tally for Wednesday stood at 7,830 cases.

COVID-19 Update: Daily Positivity Rate at 5.01%

As per the Union Health Ministry's latest update, the daily positivity rate for COVID-19 was 5.01%, whereas the weekly positivity rate stood at 4.29%.

The number of individuals who have recovered from the virus has reached 4,42,16,583. Additionally, 29 new fatalities were reported, taking the total death toll to 5,31,064.

The latest data updated at 8 am revealed that three fatalities each were reported from Delhi and Rajasthan, while two deaths each were registered in Chhattisgarh and Punjab.

Additionally, one death each was recorded in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

Furthermore, nine previously reported deaths were reconciled by Kerala.

A total of 476 vaccine doses were administered in the past 24 hours, while the cumulative number of vaccine doses administered under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive has surpassed 220.66 crore.

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.