COVID cases in India dip to 43,071 in last 24 hours

  After four months of penury amid second wave in India, over the last 24 hours, the COVID cases in the country dipped, with 43,071 testing ...

 

After four months of penury amid second wave in India, over the last 24 hours, the COVID cases in the country dipped, with 43,071 testing positive, according to the daily update by the Union health ministry.

The death toll has increased to 402,005, after 955 people died due to disease while the country's tally now stands at 30,545,433. 

India's active cases also dropped further by 10,183 and it now stands at 485,350. While, 52,299 people recovered, pushing the total number of recoveries to 29,658,078.

Meanwhile, the cumulative vaccination figures surpassed the 35 crore mark.

While the overall tally is falling, several states including Maharashtra, Kerala are still seeing a jump in daily cases amid fears of the possible third wave. 

On Saturday, a scientist of a government panel said the possible third wave of Covid-19 infection may hit its peak between October-November if Covid-appropriate behaviour is not maintained in India. 

However, AIIMS director said the third wave can be prevented through vaccination and COVID appropriate behaviour.