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India Logs 2,958 Covid-19 Cases In 24 Hours; Active Caseload Dips To 30,000

New Delhi: India on Saturday (May 06) continued a significant decline in covid-19 cases in 24 hours with 2,958 cases, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The active case load, according to the data, has also decreased to 30,041. The ministry data says the recovery rate is at 98.97 percent. According to the data, the death toll has increased to 5,31,659 with 17 new fatalities recorded in a day, including three deaths from Rajasthan. Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and and Gujarat also recorded high numbers. The health ministry says the fatality rate stands at 1.19 per cent. The daily positivity rate, according to the ministry data, is 3.52 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.42 per cent with the total number of those who recuperated from the disease reaching 44,405,550. According to the ministry's data, 2,20,66,76,563 doses of Covid vaccine have been administered so far under the nationwide inoculation drive, and 1,198 injections were administered in a single day. Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 5:42 am

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