In India, the ongoing surge of the Coronavirus epidemic continues to pose a significant challenge, with the daily tally of cases witnessing a steady rise. The latest data, released by the Central Medical and Health Department, indicates that 692 new cases were reported within a 24-hour period, spanning from 8 am on Wednesday to 8 am on Thursday. This recent surge brings the total number of individuals affected by the virus to 4,50,10,944.
Currently, there are 4,097 active cases across the country, while a substantial 4,44,73,448 people have successfully recovered from the pandemic. Tragically, six deaths attributed to Covid-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours, with Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, and West Bengal each reporting one fatality. This unfortunate development has pushed the overall Covid-related death toll to 5,33,346.
Providing a broader perspective, the Central Health Department emphasizes that the active cases represent only 0.01 percent of the total reported cases. Moreover, the recovery rate stands impressively high at 98.81 percent, underscoring the effectiveness of the medical response. The death rate remains at 1.18 percent, reflective of the ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of the virus.
In terms of vaccination progress, a substantial 220.67 crore (220,67,79,081) doses of the Corona vaccine have been administered to date. This underscores the nation’s commitment to widespread vaccination as a crucial strategy in the fight against the pandemic. As India navigates through these challenging times, the continuous monitoring of data and swift response measures remain pivotal in curbing the spread of the virus and safeguarding public health.