India reported 4,041 new coronavirus infections today, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,68,585. The active cases also increased to 21,177, according to the Union Health Ministry data.
The number of deaths due to COVID-19 climbed to 5,24,651 with 10 fatalities in the last 24 hours.
The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.
An increase of 1,668 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in the last 24 hours.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.60 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was 0.56 per cent, according to the ministry.
Here are the Highlights on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases:
Maharashtra on Friday recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily rise in cases since February 24, and three deaths, the state health department said.
The number of active cases rose 12 per cent and crossed the 5,000 mark, it added.
The caseload in the state rose to 78,90,346, and casualties reached 1,47,864.
The daily rise was the highest after 1,182 cases recorded on February 24, and was a sizable jump from the 1,045 cases recorded on Thursday, an official said.
Delhi on Friday logged 345 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths while the positivity rate stood at 1.88 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.
With this, Delhi's COVID-19 cases increased to 19,07,982 while casualties stood at 26,212.
Mumbai reported 763 COVID-19 cases on Friday, the third consecutive day when the addition to the tally was above 700, taking the infection caseload here to 10,68,008, while casualties remained unchanged at 19,567, a civic official said.
The addition to the numbers was the highest since February 4, when the figure was 846, and was a rise from the 704 reported on Thursday and 739 on Wednesday, he pointed out.
"Concerned About Rise In Cases": Centre Writes To 5 StatesConcerned due to a slight upsurge in COVID-19 cases in the country, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to five states that are "reporting a higher contribution to India's cases".
2nd phase of #HarGharDastak campaign in full swing as Healthcare workers vaccinate eligible population against #COVID at Jabalpur Railway Station. pic.twitter.com/CmDiDGQS5S
- Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) June 3, 2022
No Covid Masks? Physically Remove Fliers, Put Them On No-Fly List: High CourtThe Delhi High Court today called for strict action against those found violating rule to wear masks and hand hygiene norms at airports and in aircraft, observing that the COVID-19 pandemic has not abated and keeps springing up its ugly head.
Pakistan reported 36 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the country's ministry of health said on Friday. The number of infected people climbed to 1,530,556 across the country after adding the fresh cases, according to the data released by the ministry. (ANI)
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tests positive for COVID-19
- ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2022
"I've tested positive with mild symptoms. Following all the protocols, I've quarantined myself at home. I would request those who came in contact with me to take all necessary precautions," she tweets
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India recorded 4,041 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours
The number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours: 10
India's active Covid caseload currently stands at 21,177
193.83 crore Covid vaccine doses have been administered so far under nationwide vaccination drive
Active cases stand at 0.05%
Recovery rate currently at 98.74%
2,363 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases total recoveries to 4,26,22,757
Daily positivity rate (0.95%)
Weekly positivity rate (0.73%)
85.17 crore total tests conducted so far; 4,25,379 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar Tests Positive For COVID-19Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar has tested positive for COVID-19. Confirming the news in a tweet on Thursday evening, Mr Sudhakar wrote, "I have tested positive for COVID-19, after being uninfected through three waves of the pandemic".
