India Reports 3,157 New COVID-19 Cases

India has registered 3,157 new COVID-19 cases, stated the Union Health Ministry, adding that the country's daily positivity rate has crossed the 1% mark.

According to the Ministry, the daily positivity rate as of Monday (May 2, 2022) morning stood at 1.07%, while the weekly positivity rate was 0.70%.

‘A total of 2,95,588 tests were conducted across the country, increasing the overall to 83.82 crore.’

Also in the last 24 hours, 26 new Covid fatalities increased the overall death toll to 5,23,869.

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The active caseload also rose to 19,500, accounting for 0.05% of the country's total positive cases.

The recovery of 2,723 patients in the period took the cumulative tally to 4,25,38,976. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.74%.

As of Monday (May 2) morning, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 189.23 crore, achieved via 2,33,82,216 sessions.

Over 2.91 crore adolescents have been administered with the first dose of Covid-19 jab since the beginning of the vaccination drive for this age bracket.

Source: IANS