India records 35,662 new COVID-19 cases, 33,798 recoveries in 24 hours
Last Updated on : 18 Sep,2021 | Source :
Universal News Timeline
New Delhi:India recorded 35,662 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the overall caseload to 3,34,17,390, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Saturday (September 18, 2021).
The country also recorded 33,798 recoveries in the last 24 hours, taking total recoveries to 3,26,32,222 and the active caseload now stands at 3,40,639. An increase of 1,583 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
Additionally, India on Friday set a new world record of administering the highest number of COVID-19 vaccines in a day. The country achieved the milestones of administering more than 2.50 crores vaccines under the “Vaccine Sewa” campaign to mark the 71st birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As per the data, India’s total number of vaccination on the day climbed to 2,50,10,390 by midnight. (Agencies)
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