India has recorded 1,331 fresh Covid-19 infections, while the number of active cases has come down to 22,742 from 25,178, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.
The Covid-19 tally now stands at 4.49 crore (4,49,72,800). The death toll climbed to 5,31,707 with 11 fatalities, as the data updated at 8 a.m. stated.
At 22,742, the active cases comprise 0.06% of the total infections. The national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.76%, the ministry said.
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The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,18,351, while the case fatality rate stood at 1.18%.
According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
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