India reports 1,021 fresh COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
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With 1,021 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours, India's total number of COVID-19 cases climbed to more than 4.49 crore on Wednesday, according to the Union Health Ministry data.
Meanwhile, the country's active COVID-19 caseload now stands at 11,393, accounting for 0.03% of total infections.
The death toll reached 5,31,794 with four fresh fatalities, as per the ministry data.
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92.80 crore COVID-19 tests conducted until now
Official data also showed 2,661 people recovered from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to over 4.44 crore and the recovery rate to 98.79%.
Over 92.8 crore COVID-19 tests have been conducted so far, including 1,31,172 in this period.
Moreover, over 220.66 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in India since the nationwide inoculation drive began in January 2021.