COVID-19 | Active cases in country dip to 9,092
The Hindu
India has recorded 865 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 9,092 from 10,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on May 19.
India has recorded 865 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 9,092 from 10,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on May 19.
The death toll has increased to 5,31,818 with four deaths which includes one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 a.m. stated.
“The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,84,923). The active cases now comprise 0.02% of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.79%,” the Ministry said.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,44,013 and the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18%. According to the Ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
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