COVID-19 Update: 2,961 New Cases and 17 Deaths Reported in India

COVID-19 Update: As per the latest update from the Union Health Ministry, India reported 2961 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours ending at 8 am on Saturday.
COVID-19 Update: 2,961 New Cases and 17 Deaths Reported in India
COVID-19 Update: 2,961 New Cases and 17 Deaths Reported in IndiaImage Credit: Representative Image/PTI

COVID-19 Update: According to the Union Health Ministry, 2961 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in India in the 24 hours ending at 8 am on Saturday.

The death toll due to COVID-19 has increased to 5,31,659 with 17 new deaths.

COVID-19 Update: 2,961 New Cases and 17 Deaths Reported in India
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COVID-19 Update: Active COVID-19 cases in India drop to 30,041

According to the Ministry of Health, there are currently 30,041 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, and 6,135 people have recovered in the last 24 hours.

With the new cases, the total number of infections in the country has reached 4.49 crore (4,49,67,250).

The total number of people who have recovered from the virus has increased to 4,44,05,550.

At present, active cases account for only 0.07 per cent of the total infection cases.

According to the health ministry, the COVID-19 recovery rate in the country is currently at 98.75 per cent, and the fatality rate is at 1.18 per cent.

The daily positivity rate is 2.12 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate is 2.63 per cent.

COVID-19 Update: 220.66 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India

COVID-19 Update: 220.66 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India
COVID-19 Update: 220.66 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in IndiaImage Credit: PTI

There have been 220.66 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in the country under the nationwide vaccination campaign. Among them, 95.21 crore people have received their second dose, and 22.87 crore have received a booster dose.

In the last 24 hours, 1,198 doses were administered. Additionally, a total of 92.75 crore COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the country so far, with 1,39,814 tests performed in the last 24 hours.

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.

COVID-19 Update: 2,961 New Cases and 17 Deaths Reported in India
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