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India reports 2.86 lakh new Covid-19 cases, 573 fatalities



NEW DELHI: India has registered 2,86,384 new Covid-19 cases and 573 deaths in the past 24 hours.

The number of active cases rose to 22,02,472. The positivity rate rose to 19.59 percent, according to Indian news agencies.

As many as 1,63,84,39,207 vaccinations have been administered, so far.

India’s infections have remained below 3 lakh for nearly a week now and Thursday’s cases mark a marginal increase from the previous day’s 2.85 lakh infections.

The country also logged 573 fatalities in the past 24 hours. Active cases fell to 22,02,472.

(With inputs from agencies)

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