India recorded 34,403 new coronavirus cases on Friday, which pushed the country’s overall tally of infections since the outbreak of the pandemic in January last year to 3,33,81,728. The new cases were 12.5% higher than Thursday’s count of 30,570 infections.
India’s toll rose by 320 deaths in the last 24 hours. As of Friday morning, India had 3,39,056 active Covid-19 cases. The number of recoveries in the country was 3,25,98,424.
A total of 77.24 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in India since the beginning of the immunisation drive in January.
The Centre is reportedly aiming to achieve a vaccination record on Friday to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 71st birthday, according to NDTV.
Meanwhile on Thursday, the Centre said at a press briefing that the number of new cases had reduced across India. However, it cautioned Indians that Covid-19 cases might increase in October and November, when the country will celebrate festivals.
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