India reported 14,313 new COVID-19 cases and 549 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 4,57,191.

Meanwhile, 13,543 people recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours, taking India’s total recovery numbers to  3,36,41,175. India’s recovery rate is currently at 98.19%, which is the highest since March 2020.

Now, India has 1,61,555 active COVID-19 cases following Friday’s addition, which is the lowest in 243 days. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, the lowest since March 2020

As far as COVID-19 vaccination numbers are concerned, India has successfully administered 1,05,43,13,977 doses under the world largest inoculation drive. Out of this figure, 56,91,175 vaccines were given in the last 24 hours.    

At least 11,76,850 samples were tested for coronavirus on Friday, October 29. The country now has successfully tested 60,70,62,619 up to October 29, 2021.