India’s active COVID-19 cases dip to 15,515

The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore

May 14, 2023 10:34 am | Updated 12:02 pm IST - New Delhi

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India has logged 1,272 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have dipped to 15,515, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on May 14.

The death toll has increased to 5,31,770 with three deaths. While two deaths were reported from Punjab, one was from West Bengal, the data updated at 8 a.m. stated.

The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,80,674).

The active cases now comprise 0.03% of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.78%, the ministry said.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,33,389 and the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18%. 

According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.

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