India reports 38,667 fresh COVID cases in 24 hours, 478 deaths; over 63 lakh vaccine doses administered

India recorded 38,667 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 478 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Friday, the country saw a total of 35,743 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery rate at around 97.45 percent and total recoveries to 3,13,38,088.

According to the government release, over 63 lakh vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.

The total active cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 3,87,673, the data showed. The total death toll in the country is now at 4,30,732. In India, the first death due to COVID pandemic was reported in March 2020. 

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 49,17,00,57 samples have been tested up to August 13 for COVID-19. Of these 22,29,798 samples were tested on Friday.

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 53.61 crore, the Union health ministry said. 

Total vaccination in India now stands at 53,61,89,903. Over 57 lakh (57,31,574) vaccine doses were administered till Thursday, according to the report. The new phase of universalisation of COVID-19 vaccination commenced in India from June 21.

Meanwhile, Kerala reported 21,445 fresh COVID cases on Thursday pushing the total infection caseload to 36,31,638, with the number of people succumbing to the virus rising to 18,280 with 160 more deaths.

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