Covid cases in india in last 24 hours today

India recorded 199 cases of Covid-19 infections, slightly on the higher side than the previous day, while the active case load continues the downward streak, according to the data released daily by the Union Health Ministry, at 2,687. A total of 44,457,720 people were discharged, according to the ministry. Also, two deaths were reported - one each from Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.

Health experts say hospital admissions have been on a decline as fewer cases of covid-19 are being reported. However, the elderly or those with underlying health conditions remain at risk of contracting the virus. Hence, doctors advise completing vaccine schedule and adhering to covid-appropriate behaviour. The XBB.1.16 variant was behind the surge seen over the last few months. Scientists say that Indians have developed hybrid immunity, thanks to vaccination and natural infection, which is also responsible for fewer hospitalisations. More than 4.45 crore recoveries have been reported so far, with recovery rate at 98.81%. The health ministry has directed state and union territory governments to follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection. The health ministry advised the state governments to examine the situation of Covid-19 at a micro level (district and sub-districts) and maintain focus on the implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management of Covid-19 duly ensuring effective compliance. The Centre has urged states to adhere to the five-fold strategy-- Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination-Appropriate Behaviour--to combat the disease. Around 31,616 tests were conducted in a day taking the total number of tests to 92.93 crore. Under the covid vaccination drive, more than 220.67 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far. In the last 24 hours, around 157 vaccine doses were provided.