India registers 14,989 new Covid-19 infections in last 24 hour

India’s COVID-19 cases rose to 1,11,39,516 with 14,989 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries have surged to 1,08,12,044, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

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The death toll increased to 1,57,346 with 98 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed

A total of 1,56,20,749 people have been administered the covid vaccine till 8 am today.

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The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,08,12,044 which translates into a national COVID-19 recovery rate of over 97%.

The active caseload was recorded at 1,70,126, the data stated.

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According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 21,84,03,277 samples have been tested up to 2 March, of which 7,85,220 were done on Tuesday.