India reports 16,326 COVID 19 cases, 666 deaths, in last 24 hours

India reported 16,326 new COVID-19 cases and 666 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry data released on Saturday. After adding the new cases, India’s COVID-19 death toll is 4,53,708.

Now, India has 1,73,728 active COVID-19 cases following Saturday’s addition, which is the lowest in 233 days. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.51%; Lowest since March 2020.

Meanwhile, 17,677 people recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours, taking India’s total recovery numbers to 3,35,32,126.

At least 13,64,681 samples were tested for coronavirus on Friday, October 22. The country now has successfully tested 59,81,34,162 up to October 22, 2021.

COVID-19 vaccination is concerned, India has successfully administered 1,01,30,28,411 doses under the world largest inoculation drive. Out of this figure, 68,48,417 vaccines were given in the last 24 hours.  

On Thursday, India achieved the landmark one billion COVID-19 vaccinations mark. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Delhi’s RML Hospital.