India has reported less than 2 lakhs new coronavirus cases in a single day. The total number of new COVID19 cases on May 24 stood at 1,96,427. This is the first time that the single-day figure came down below 2 Lakhs since April 15.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) informed that a total of 3,511 patients succumbed to COVID19 infections on May 24. The ministry also informed that a total of 3,26,850 patients recovered in a single day on May 24.
➡️ At 1.96 Lakh Cases, Daily New Cases fall below 2 Lakh mark after 40 Days.https://t.co/gpm8JXKoum pic.twitter.com/VDtsnplw7J
— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) May 25, 2021
The cumulative COVID caseload in India now stands at 2,69,48,874 including 25,86,782 active cases. This is the eighth consecutive day when India has recorded less than 3 lakh new cases.
On Monday, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan gave a snapshot of India’s efforts to contain COVID-19 at the outset by saying, “Today is the 11th day in succession where our number of recoveries is more than the number of new cases. This is also the 8th day in succession where we are having less than 3 lakh daily new cases. This is a positive sign. Right now, our active cases in the country are 27 lakhs. A couple of weeks back, we had over 37 lakh active cases.”
Further, Dr. Harsh Vardhan talked about the availability of vaccines and clinical intervention. He observed, “We have already given 19.6 crore doses to our countrymen. Over 60 lakh doses are still with the states and further 21 lakh doses are in the pipeline.”
Dr. Harsh Vardhan also informed that the Union Government has so far sent over 70 lakh Remdesivir vials and 45,735 ventilators to states/UTs.
The Union Health Minister also highlighted the implementation of the SoPs of Union Govt. on COVID management in peri-urban/urban/tribal areas. These are being actively pursued and monitored regularly by Health Ministry in the State review meetings.
