India reports 3,962 fresh COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths
With 3,962 new cases added in the last 24 hours, India's total number of COVID-19 cases reached more than 4.49 crore on Thursday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. Meanwhile, the active COVID-19 caseload now stands at 36,244, accounting for 0.08% of total infections. The death toll reached 5,31,606 with 22 fresh fatalities, per the ministry.
92.7 crore COVID-19 tests conducted until now
Official data also showed 7,873 people recovered from COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to over 4.43 crore and the recovery rate to 98.73%. Moreover, over 220.66 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in India since the nationwide inoculation drive began in January 2021. Over 92.7 crore COVID-19 tests have also been conducted so far, including 1,82,294 on Wednesday.
