India Reports 1.2 Lakh Fresh Covid-19 Cases, Positivity Rate Drops To 7.9% In Last 24 Hrs

The active caseload of the country stood at 13,31,648 while the death toll reached 5,01,114. The daily positivity rate was at 7.98 percent while the weekly positivity rate was at 11.21 percent.

A healthcare worker collects swab samples of passengers for the Covid-19 test, in Mumbai (PTI Photo).

New Delhi: India logged 1,27,952 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours with 1059 fatalities.  During the same time, 2,30,814 recoveries were reported. 

The active caseload of the country stood at 13,31,648 while the death toll reached 5,01,114. The daily positivity rate was at 7.98 percent while the weekly positivity rate was at 11.21 percent.

16,03,856 tests were conducted for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. 

So far, 168.98 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country. 

India reports 1,27,952 fresh #COVID19 cases, 2,30,814 recoveries, and 1059 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Active cases: 13,31,648
Death toll: 5,01,114
Daily positivity rate: 7.98%

Total vaccination: 1,68,98,17,199 pic.twitter.com/HAWlsyMnp0

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2022

The North-Eastern state of Mizoram reported 1,777 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. The active caseload in the state stood at 14,999. The daily positivity rate in Mizoram has touched 27.38 percent.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra logged 13,840 new cases of infection with 81 fatalities, the state health department said on Friday.

On the same day, Punjab recorded 1,379 fresh infections to its COVID-19 caseload, taking the cumulative figure to 7,50,272. While 25 more fatalities took the toll to 17,392. The number of active cases stands at 14,321.

While on the other hand, Delhi recorded 2,272 fresh cases with 28 deaths in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate in Delhi stands at 3.85 percent. 

Considering the fall in cases, the Delhi government has decided to reopen schools, colleges, and other educational institutions from February 7. The night curfew has also been reduced by one hour from 11 PM to 5 AM.