India reported less than three lakh new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, 25 January. India's tally of 2,55,874 new cases on Tuesday is 50,190 less than Monday's figure.
In Kerala, 55,475 new COVID cases were detected in a period of 24 hours, and the state's positivity rate was calculated to be 49.40%. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir recorded 6,570 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest single-day spike since pandemic began.
The country also reported 614 deaths and 2,67, 753 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The active caseload in India currently stands at 22,36,842, with the daily positivity rate being at 15.52%.
India reports 2,55,874 new cases, 614 deaths and 2,67, 753 recoveries on Tuesday
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to virtually interact with health ministers of 9 states & union territories
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya virtually interacted with the health ministers of nine states and union territories over the COVID-19 situation in the country on Tuesday, and urged them to increase testing.
Tamil Nadu Reports 30k New Cases
Tamil Nadu reported 30,055 fresh COVID cases, 25,221 recoveries, and 48 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state stand at 2,11,270.
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J&K Detects 6,570 New Cases
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 6,570 fresh coronavirus cases – the highest single-day spike since pandemic began, taking the infection caseload to 4,09,166. The region logged in 14 new deaths. Active case count in J&K stands at 47,376.
Maharashtra Detects 33,914 New Cases
Maharashtra reported 33,914 new COVID cases, 30,500 recoveries, and 86 deaths today. Active cases in the state stand at 3,02,923.
West Bengal Records 4,494 New Cases
West Bengal records 4,494 new COVID19 cases and 36 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 80,168. The positivity rate is at 7.12%.