According to data from the union health ministry updated on 5 April 2023, India has recorded 4,435 new cases of COVID in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of active cases to 21,091. The increase of 4,435 new cases of Covid in India is the largest one-day increase in 163 days. On September 25 of previous year, there were 4,777 cases altogether.
India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4.47 crore
The weekly positivity rate was 2.79 percent, while the daily positivity rate was 3.38 percent.
With the additional instances, India's COVID-19 total increased to 4.47 million. (4,47,33,719). According to the figures updated at 8 am, 15 deaths brought the death toll to 5,30,916. Maharashtra reported four deaths; Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Kerala each reported one fatality; and Karnataka, Puducherry, and Kerala reconciled four.
Coronavirus infections in India are doubling every 4-5 days
4,41,79,712 persons have recovered from the illness, while the case fatality rate is now 1.19 percent.
Speaking about vaccination coverage, 220.66 crore doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have already been given as part of the national vaccination drive.
Despite the return to near-normalcy in society and the economy, a leading epidemiologist warned that the pandemic is still far from being under control because coronavirus infections in India are doubling every 4-5 days. According to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 accounts for 60% of cases in India and is the most prevalent variant.
The country's widespread Omicron's sub-variant, according to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, has not caused an increase in hospital admissions, and there is no need to worry
Stay cautious in the wake of rising cases of Covid-19.
In light of the increasing number of Covid-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry has urged individuals to exercise caution. The warning also cautioned against ignoring Covid-19 symptoms because the current weather conditions may help the virus spread.
Maharashtra experienced a sharp increase in Covid cases, with the state reporting an 186% increase in cases on the previous day. During this time, the state reported 711 new cases of the virus and 4 fatalities. Following the increase in cases, wearing a mask has become mandatory in a number of Maharashtran districts.
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