New Delhi: India today reported 25,166 fresh COVID-19 cases, 23.5% lower than yesterday, taking the total number of infections to 3,22,50,679. Besides, with 437 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the death count has increased to 4,32,079, according to the latest health ministry update.
The country's active caseload currently is 3,69,846, the lowest in 146 days. The active cases constitute 1.15% of total cases, the lowest ever since March 2020. Across the country, 3,14,48,754 in total have recovered so far, with 36,830 patients recovering during the last 24 hours. At 97.51% per cent, the recovery rate is at its highest since March 2020.
India achieved its highest ever single-day vaccination mark with the administration of over 88.13 lakh vaccine doses during the last 24 hours. With this, the country's total vaccination coverage has crossed 55 crore.
Yesterday, the country had reported 32,937 new cases, besides 417 deaths. The number of cases with the Delta Plus variant of the disease has reached 76, data released on Monday showed. Of these, 10 had received both doses of one of the Covid vaccines and 12 the first, the government has said.
Here are the Highlights on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases:
Aug 18, 2021 00:00 (IST)
Delhi reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
The national capital on Tuesday saw a slight surge in its daily count reporting 38 new COVID-19 cases and four fatalities in the last 24 hours. As per the Delhi health bulletin, a total of 53,345 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours wherein a positivity rate of 0.07 per cent was reported. The total cases mounted to 14,37,156 including 471 active cases.
Aug 17, 2021 20:46 (IST)
Karnataka records 1,298 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths
Karnataka reported 1,298 new COVID-19 cases and 32 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29,31,827 and the count to 37,039. The day also saw 1,833 discharges, taking the total number of recoveries in the state so far to 28,73,281. Bengaluru Urban accounted for most of the fresh cases (340), as the city saw 471 discharges and 10 deaths.
Aug 17, 2021 14:36 (IST)
COVID-19 India News: Assam Relaxes Curfew Timings, Allows Inter-District Movement
Curfew timings have been relaxed and inter-district movement of passengers allowed, except to and from Kamrup Metropolitan district, as per the revised COVID-19 SOP for the state, Assam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said on Tuesday, according to news agency PTI. The new guidelines, which also permits the opening of final year classes of technical education, will be effective from 5 am on Wednesday until further orders, Mr Mahanta added.
Aug 17, 2021 13:36 (IST)
COVID-19 News: 80% Samples For Genome Sequencing Test Positive For Delta Variant
Out of the total samples sent for genome sequencing of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra, 80% of the samples have tested positive for the Delta variant, according to the state health department, reported news agency ANI. Maharashtra is conducting genome sequencing tests of COVID-19 patients' samples on a regular basis to ascertain the extent of spread of mutants of the virus.
Aug 17, 2021 13:28 (IST)
Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Decision To Permit 100% Seating In Delhi Metro, Buses
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the authorities' decision to permit 100% seating in Delhi Metro and buses plying in the national capital during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is for the competent authorities to take a call on regulation of public transport, reported news agency PTI. The court said if every user of public transport or citizen is permitted to raise such issues and challenge the government decision, there would be no end to such petitions.
