45,892 New COVID-19 Cases, 817 Deaths in India; Tally Over 3.07 Cr
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India on Thursday, 8 July, reported 45,892 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,07,09,557. The death toll increased by 817 to 4,05,028.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 4,60,704 active cases across the country, while 2,98,43,825 patients have been discharged so far, with 44,291 discharges reported in the last 24 hours.
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 9,558 new cases and 147 deaths
Delhi reported 93 new infections, with a positivity rate of 0.12 percent, and four deaths on Wednesday
More than 36.48 crore vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January
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45,892 New COVID-19 Cases, 817 Deaths in India; Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.37%
India on Thursday reported 45,892 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,07,09,557. The death toll increased by 817 to 4,05,028.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 4,60,704 active cases across the country, while 2,98,43,825 patients have been discharged so far, with 44,291 discharges reported in the last 24 hours.
While active cases constitute 1.50 percent of the total cases, the recovery rate stands at 97.18 percent, the Health Ministry pointed out. The weekly positivity rate currently stands at 2.37 percent, and the daily rate at 2.42 percent, less than 3 percent for 17 consecutive days, it added.