India on Monday recorded 1,03,558 daily cases, the most infections reported in a day since the pandemic began, data from the health ministr...
India on Monday recorded 1,03,558 daily cases, the most infections reported in a day since the pandemic began, data from the health ministry showed. With this grim milestone, the country’s overall count rose to 1,25,89,067. The country registered 478 additional deaths, taking the overall toll to and 1,65,101.
Monday’s tally broke the record number of daily cases reported on September 17, when 97,894 new coronavirus infections were registered in 24 hours.
The active cases rose for the 26th straight day to 7,41,830. As many as 1,16,82,136 people have recovered from the infection in the country.
The cumulative number of coronavirus vaccine doses administered has crossed 7.91 crore, the health ministry said. Of these, 16,38,464 were given on Sunday.
India kicked off its inoculation programme in January for the healthcare workers and then the elderly. On April 1, third phase of the vaccination drive began under which anyone 45 or older is allowed to get a shot.
State updates
- As cases surge, the Rajasthan government made RT-PCR tests mandatory for people entering or exiting the state, the Hindustan Times reported.
- A day after Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that there is no coronavirus in the state and hence, no need to wear masks, the state government made testing mandatory for air and train passengers coming to the state...
