India reports 16,488 new COVID cases

On February 27, total COVID-19 tally of India reached to 1,10,79,979. The country reported 16,488 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours and active cases stand at 1,59,590. With new 12,771 discharges, total number is at 1,07,63,451. 113 deaths were reported in last 24 hours, taking cumulative toll to 1,56,938. 1,42,42,547 beneficiaries have been vaccinated for COVID-19 across India.