COVID-19: India records 628 fresh cases, active caseload at 4,054

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has risen to 4,44,71,860 (4.44 crore) while the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website.

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India reports multifold jump in COVID cases; Kerala, Karnataka major contributors

A total of 423 cases were reported and of which 266 were from Kerala and 70 from neighbouring Karnataka, Union health ministry data showed. Two deaths were reported in Kerala.

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Number of new COVID cases increased 52 per cent globally in past one month: WHO

The number of new deaths decreased by 8 per cent as compared to the previous 28-day period, with over 3,000 new fatalities reported, World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest press release.

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640 new infections take active COVID cases to 2,997; one death in 24 hours

India on Friday recorded 640 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, while active cases increased to 2,997. The death toll was recorded at 5,33,328 with one death from Kerala in 24 hours, according to latest data shared by the Union health ministry.

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COVID in Kerala: Three deaths & 292 new cases reported in 24 hours; active cases rise to 2,041

At present the total number of active cases in the country is 2,311 of which 2,041 are in Kerala. In the last 24 hours, three COVID-related deaths have also been reported from the state. Sources said that more cases are being reported from Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. However, the state health department is not releasing the district-wise data of the positive cases being reported now.

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"COVID like any other communicable disease, cannot be wiped out," says Health Expert

"COVID is just like any other communicable disease that cannot be wiped out completely. However, the strike of the disease has come down, and the mortality that means the people who succumbed to the disease is not as high as what it used to be. It is now just like any other influenza or any other common cold," said Dr Sreejith N Kumar while speaking to a news agency.

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India witnessed revolution in health sector in last 9 years: Munda

"We have witnessed an unprecedented revolution in the field of health. Today, health is being linked with development for the first time in the country. In fact, there's a widespread sentiment of 'Healthy Nation, Wealthy Nation' created in the country," he said.

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