Covid case update: India reports 15,981 cases, vaccination exceeds 97.14 cr mark

According to data from India’s health ministry, 15,981 new coronavirus infections and 166 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours. With this, India’s total number of Covid-19 cases has risen to 3,40,53,573.

The active cases decline by 2,046, taking the overall count to 2,01,632, whereas the Covid-related death toll has surged to 4,51,980. A total of 17,861 patients got recovered in a day. The total recoveries from Covid infection have jumped to 3.33 crore.

Meanwhile, India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded the 97.14 crore mark. In a day or two, India’s Covid vaccination drive is set to cross the 100 crore mark. To celebrate the achievement, the union health minister said big events have been planned.

“Announcements will be made at seaports, railway stations, bus stations, metro stations, and airports at the time India completes 100 crore vaccinations,” the minister said.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed that nearly 73% adult population has received the single dose of the vaccine and around 30% have been administered double doses.

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