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India reports 1.72 lakh COVID case, 1008 deaths in 24-hr

Health Desk | banglanews24.com
Update: 2022-02-03 13:25:58
India reports 1.72 lakh COVID case, 1008 deaths in 24-hr [photo collected]

India reported 1,72,433 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections to over 4.16 crore today. 

According to the government, the active cases decreased to reach 15,33,921-- 3.67 per cent of the total infections.

Meanwhile, the death toll has climbed to 4,98,983 with 1,008 fatalities reported during the 24-hour period, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 10.99 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 12.98 per cent, according to the health ministry.

Under the nationwide vaccination drive, 167.87 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far, the health ministry said.

Covid recovery rate currently at 95.14% with 2,59,107 recoveries recorded in the last 24 hours. With this, the total recoveries stand at 3,97,70,414.

During the same period, 15,69,449 tests were conducted, the ministry apprised.

Source: NDTV

BDST: 1325 HRS, FEB 03, 2022
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