14,917 New Cases In India In 24 Hours

An increase of 647 cases has been recorded!

New Delhi: India reported a total of 14,917 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with the active caseload standing at 1,17,508, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed.

An increase of 647 cases has been recorded in the active covid caseload in a span of 24 hours.

The death count has reached 5,27,069 with 32 fatalities, according to government data.

The Ministry informed that the active caseload of the country stood at 0.27 per cent while its recovery rate was 98.54 per cent.

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded citizens for coming together in the fight against COVID-19, and said India has administered a record 200 crore vaccine doses in a limited time, a feat that would not have been possible for another nation.

During his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, PM Modi said there was an increase in common consciousness of love for the nation of late.

"COVID-19 has been an example of this common consciousness where citizens came together. From supporting doctors to propelling research to taking vaccines to the remotest parts, we stood together. The country's citizens stood shoulder to shoulder with 'corona warriors' with gestures such as clanging thalis, clapping and lighting diyas," PM Modi said in his speech.

He asserted that people from every nook and corner of the country also participated in the 'Janta Curfew' and this was indicative of a feeling of consciousness.