3.06L new cases, positivity rate logs an uptick
DAILY POSITIVITY RATE RECORDED AT 20.75% WHILE THE WEEKLY POSITIVITY RATE WAS RECORDED AT 17.03%, ACCORDING TO THE MINISTRY
NEW DELHI: India logged 3.06 lakh new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 3.95 crore while the active cases climbed to 22.4 lakh, the highest in 241 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.
The death toll has climbed to 4.8 lakh with 439 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The active cases comprise 5.69% of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate decreased to 93.07%, the ministry said.An increase of 62,130 cases has been recorded in the active Covid-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 20.75% while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 17.03%, according to the ministry.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3.68 crore while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.24%. The cumulative doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive has exceeded 162.26 crore. India’s Covid-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.
NCP chief Pawar, VP Naidu test positive
NCP president Sharad Pawar on Monday said he has tested positive for coronavirus, but there is no cause of worry.
Pawar, 81, also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi called to enquire about his health and extended good wishes to him.
“I have tested Covid positive but there is no cause for concern. I am following the treatment as suggested by my doctor,” tweeted the former Union minister.
On Sunday afternoon, vicepresident M Venkaiah Naidu also tested positive for Covid-19 in Hyderabad and said that he has isolated himself.Taking to Twitter, the Vice President of India said, “The vice-president, M Venkaiah Naidu, who is in Hyderabad, tested Covid positive today. He has decided to remain in self-isolation for a week. He has advised all those who came in contact with him to isolate themselves and get tested.”