India Reports 1,569 New COVID-19 Cases

In India, 1,569 fresh COVID-19 cases have been reported, said the Union Health Ministry.

The active caseload of the country has also marginally declined to 16,400 cases, accounting for 0.04% of the country's total positive cases.

The recovery of 2,467 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,25,84,710. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.75%.

COVID-19 in India

Meanwhile, India's daily positivity rate has also reported a decline at 0.44%, while the weekly positivity rate in the country currently stands at 0.59%.

‘In the same period, the country reported 19 COVID deaths, taking the nationwide toll to 5,24,260.’

Also, in the same period, 3,57,484 tests were conducted across the country, increasing the overall to 84.44 crores.

As of Tuesday (May 17th) morning, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 191.48 crore, achieved via 2,39,87,395 sessions.

Over 3.19 crore adolescents have been administered a first dose of Covid-19 jab since the beginning of the vaccination drive for this age bracket.

Source: IANS