C-17 and IL-76 aircraft airlifted cryogenic oxygen containers from Air Force Station Hindan to Panagarh for recharging, in support of the fight against Covid-19 PTI
NEW DELHI: Amid India staring at an oxygen shortage and several hospitals scrambling for it, the country recorded over 3 lakh new Coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day.
According to the Union Health Ministry data updated Friday morning, India recorded a single-day rise of 3,32,730 new cases, taking the tally to 1,62,63,695, while active cases crossed the 24-lakh mark. The death toll increased to 1,86,920 with a record 2,263 new fatalities.
Registering a steady increase, the active cases increased to 24,28,616 comprising 14.93 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further dropped to 83.92 per cent.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,36, 48,159, while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.15 per cent, the data stated.
Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Rajasthan reported 75.01 per cent of the new COVID-19 cases registered in a day.
Maharashtra has reported 66,836 new cases. It is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 37,238 fresh infections, while Kerala reported 28,447 new cases on Friday.
The total number of vaccinations against COVID-19 has crossed 13.82 crore in the country with more than 27 lakh doses administered till 8 pm on Friday. The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stood at 13,82,56,975, according to a provisional report compiled at 8 pm on Friday.
This story is from the New Delhi 24April2021 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the New Delhi 24April2021 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Rajiv Scrapped 'Inheritance Law' To Save His Property: PM Attacks Cong In MP
Congress' Shahzade Is Naamdar And We Are Kaamdar, Says PM
Israel-Gaza War: Five Dead After Israel Strikes In Rafah
Ship Comes Under Attack In Gulf
I was compared to a dog: Aayush Sharma
He heard cruel comments like 'Salman Khan should have launched a dog instead' of him
Patidar, spinners help RCB snap six-match losing streak
RCB BEAT SRH BY 35 RUNS
ITC plans to open more hotels overseas, says CMD Sanjiv Puri
Besides the hotels, ITC will look for opportunities to expand presence of FMCG & other verticals in new overseas markets as well
'Resilient economy, price stability to support India's growth story'
Overall, India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy, with positive assessments of the growth outlook for current financial year
Vedanta posts Q4 net profit of ₹1,369 crore
Anil Agarwal led Vedanta Ltd on Thursday reported a 27.2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,369 crore for the March quarter on account of a one-time impairment of Tuticorin asset.
IndiGo places firm order for 30 wide-body A350-900 aircraft
The airline will also have the option to purchase 70 more such aircraft
Twins ace IIT JEE Main 2024: Aarav scores 100, Aarush 99.65
The National Testing Agency (NTA) recently declared the results of the JEE Main 2024 session 2 on April 24. Among the candidates who appeared for the exam, an impressive total of 56 individuals achieved a perfect score. Notably, Nilkrishna Gajare from Maharashtra emerged as the topper of the exam.
LS polls expenditure may touch Rs 1.35 lakh cr in 2024, say experts
PEGGED AS COSTLIEST EVER
