Coronavirus Updates: Corona cases increased again in the country, 2,876 cases were found in 24 hours, 98 people died

Posted on 16th Mar 2022 by rohit kumar

There has been an increase in the cases of Coronavirus in the country once again. After about five days, there has been an increase in new cases of the corona. The Ministry of Health has released the latest figures of Corona. In the last 24 hours, 2,876 new cases of corona have been reported. Apart from this, 98 people have also died during this period.

 

less active cases

 

According to the report, the total cases of corona in the country have increased to 4,29,98,938. At the same time, the active cases have come down to 32,811. This is 0.08 percent of the total cases. In the last 24 hours, 3,884 people have been cured of the corona. The recovery rate has now increased to 98.72. With the death of 98 people, the death toll has now increased to 5,16,072.

 

Vaccination figure crossed 180 crores

 

More than 180.50 crore doses of the Covid vaccine have been administered in the country. About 97 crore people have been given the first dose of the vaccine. More than 81 crore second doses have been applied. Along with this, more than 2 crore people in the country have been given precaution doses so far.

 

Vaccination started for 12+

 

Meanwhile, vaccination has been started for children between 12 years and 14 years from Wednesday across the country. Also, for people above 60 years of age, precaution dosage has been started from today. On this occasion, PM Modi said that today is an important day in India's effort to vaccinate its citizens. Now youth in the age group of 12-14 are eligible for vaccination and all those above 60 years of age are eligible for precaution dosage. I urge people in these age groups to get vaccinated.

 

The PM further said, 'I am glad that India's vaccination efforts have further strengthened the global fight against Covid.' Modi said that today India has many indigenous vaccines. We have approved a few more vaccines. We are in a very good position in the fight against the deadly pandemic. However, we have to continue to follow the covid rules.

 

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