India today reported 15,906 new cases of COVID-19, taking its overall caseload to 3,41,75,468.
561 deaths due to the coronavirus infection were recorded in the last 24 hours, pushing the total fatalities in the country to 4,54,269.
There are 1,72,594 active cases in the country, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated today. The active cases comprise less than one per cent of the total infections, currently at 0.51%, making it the lowest activity rate since March 2020.
Over 102 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country so far, including more than 70 lakh doses administered yesterday. On Thursday this week, India administered its billionth vaccine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation a day after, said it was "not just a number" but the symbol of the country's ability and of a "new India".