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India records 3,846 active COVID cases

 



So far, more than 219.98 crore vaccine doses have been given to people across the country under the Covid vaccination campaign.

New Delhi

India's active Covid-19 cases have come down to 3,846 on Wednesday, Health Ministry data said. India has so far recorded over 4.46 crore Covid cases, while 530,658 deaths have been recorded in the last nearly three years.

While Karnataka has 1,390 active cases, Kerala has 1,409 active cases. Maharashtra has 196 active cases, Odisha has 101 cases, Rajasthan has 74 cases, Tamil Nadu has 58 active cases; Uttar Pradesh 108 and West Bengal 47 active cases.

The country has conducted more than 1,20,238 tests in the last 24 hours.

So far, more than 219.98 crore vaccine doses have been given to people across the country under the Covid vaccination campaign. Around 40,438 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.

Meanwhile, INSACOG under the supervision of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the country and continuing with genome sequencing work to track down any new variants.

In addition, surveillance is also being done at hospital level to monitor cases of Influenza Like Illness and SARI.

With the low number of Covid cases, several state governments have relaxed travel norms and made it mandatory to wear masks.

Recently, the Ministry of Health has also issued updated travel guidelines for the public, stating that all travelers should be fully vaccinated in their home countries as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against COVID-19.

The Health Ministry has said that in-flight announcement about the COVID pandemic, including the precautionary measures to be followed (preferable use of masks and physical distancing), will be made in flight/travel and at all points of entry.

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