India's daily Covid tally drops below 5k-mark with 4,858 new cases

As many as 18 deaths were reported today, including eight deaths reconciled by Kerala, the health ministry stated.

Published on: Sep 19, 2022, 11:09:05 IST

By HT News Desk | Written by Sharmita Kar

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

India registered 4,858 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours – 806 fewer than yesterday – taking the cumulative tally to 4,45,39,046, the Union health ministry data showed on Monday. The active cases, on the other hand, increased to 48,027, the health bulletin showed.

Patients with long Covid-19 syndrome continue to have higher measures of blood clotting, which may explain their persistent symptoms such as reduced physical fitness and fatigue, according to a study. (REUTERS)

India's active cases comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the Covid recovery rate increased to 98.71 per cent. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.76 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate stood at 1.78 per cent.

As of now, Kerala has the highest reported cases of coronavirus infections followed by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Assam and West Bengal.

As many as 18 fatalities were reported today, taking the death toll to 5,28,355. This included eight deaths reconciled by Kerala, the health ministry stated.

According to the data available, 2.16 billion doses of vaccines have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide Covid vaccination drive.

India's Covid-19 tally had surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19. It crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23, last year. Covid cases in the country surged past four crore on January 25 this year.

(With agency inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Follow India news real-time updates and the latest news covered on Hindustan Times, featuring today's critical updates on Sonam Wangchuk LIVE and more across India.