India registers 14,989 new Covid-19 infections in last 24 hour

India’s COVID-19 cases rose to 1,11,39,516 with 14,989 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries have surged to 1,08,12,044, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

The death toll increased to 1,57,346 with 98 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed

A total of 1,56,20,749 people have been administered the covid vaccine till 8 am today.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,08,12,044 which translates into a national COVID-19 recovery rate of over 97%.

The active caseload was recorded at 1,70,126, the data stated.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 21,84,03,277 samples have been tested up to 2 March, of which 7,85,220 were done on Tuesday.