COVID-19 fourth wave scare: India logs 3,303 new cases in last 24 hrs

New Delhi: A total of 3,303 people have tested positive for Covid-19 during the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

According to the bulletin issued by the Ministry, the total caseload rose to 4,30,68,799 while the death toll rose to 5,23,693 as 39 succumbed to the disease.

On the other hand, 2,563 more people recuperated from the disease in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 4,25,28,126.

The recovery rate stands at 98.74 per cent. The active caseload stands at 16,980, the figures showed.

As per the bulletin, 83.64 crore tests for Covid-19 have been done so far.

India has administered 188.40 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine so far under the ongoing nationwide vaccination drive. (UNI)