These 7 states, UTs logged less than 30,000 Covid cases since pandemic struck

The active case count in India saw a dip on Saturday and now stands at 424,025, while the total recoveries have reached 30,227,792 with 43,916 people recovering from the virus in the last 24 hours.

India on Saturday witnessed a marginal dip in the daily case count of Covid-19 infections, even as the number of new fatalities rose to 560 as opposed to Friday’s 542, according to the morning update by the Union health ministry.

Six states, including Maharashtra, Kerala and Odisha, among others, have been reporting a surge in daily Covid-19 cases. (HT Photo)

The active caseload of the country witnessed a decline and now stands at 424,025, while the total recoveries have reached 30,227,792 with 43,916 people recovering from the virus in the previous 24 hours.

While six states, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu have been reporting a spike in the daily number of Covid-19 cases, there are some states and Union Territories (UTs) that have a low cumulative tally of the infections. These states have recorded less than 30,000 overall Covid-19 cases ever since the pandemic hit India.

Here’s the list of all states and UTs with less than 30,000 total Covid-19 cases:

1. Nagaland

This northeastern state has reported as many as 26,690 Covid-19 cases as of 8am July 17. A total of 20,829 people has recovered from the virus so far, while 120 people have succumbed to the same, as per a Twitter illustration released by the Centre.

2. Mizoram

Another northeastern state, Mizoram has recorded as many as 26,476 Covid-19 cases till date and seen 24,875 people recover from the virus as well. The state has recorded 519 fatalities as of 8am July 17.

3. Sikkim

This northeastern state has reported 23,080 coronavirus cases so far, and as many as 20,441 recoveries, according to the Twitter illustration by the central government. The state’s death toll currently stands at 319.

4. Ladakh

The Union territory has reported 20,240 coronavirus cases as of 8am July 17, the Twitter illustration suggests. As many as 19,929 people have recovered from the virus in the UT, while a total of 206 patients have succumbed to it so far.

5. Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu

This UT located in the western side of India has recorded a total of 10,593 coronavirus cases till date. As many as 10,573 people have recovered from the virus, while four people lost their lives to it.

6. Lakshadweep

This is yet another UT where the overall tally of Covid-19 cases is less than 11,000. Lakshadweep has reported 10,053 confirmed coronavirus cases as of 8am July 17, and 9,925 total recoveries. As many as 49 people have succumbed to the virus, according to the Centre’s Twitter illustration.

7. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The cumulative tally of this UT, which is also a popular tourist destination, is less than 10,000. Andaman and Nicobar Islands has recorded 7,505 total Covid-19 cases so far. The UT has reported 7,360 recoveries and its death toll stands at 129.