India recorded 1,49,394 new COVID-19 cases, 2,46,674 recoveries, and 1,072 deaths on Friday, 4 February.
The number of active cases in the country currently stands at 14,35,569. So far, 168.47 crore vaccine doses have been administered.
The daily positivity rate marginally decreased to 9.27 percent from Thursday's 10.99 percent, while the weekly positivity rate is at 12.03 percent.
The national capital, meanwhile, reported 2,272 new COVID-19 cases.
34 states/Union Territories (UTs) in the country recording a decline in cases and positivity rate, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday.
Schools are fully open in 11 states and closed in nine states, the Ministry of Education informed on Thursday.
Delhi reported 2,668 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths and 3,895 recoveries on Thursday.
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Maharashtra Reports 13,840 New Cases
Maharashtra, on Friday, reported 13,840 new cases, 27,891 recoveries, and 81 deaths, in the last 24 hours. No new case of Omicron was logged in the state today.
West Bengal Records 1,523 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
West Bengal reported 1,523 fresh COVID-19 cases, 35 deaths and 2,421 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate in the State is recorded at 3.10 percent with 20,213 active cases.
A total of 49,152 tests were conducted in the State.
Assam Logs 739 New COVID-19 Cases on Friday
Assam reported 739 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths and 2,568 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate in the State is recorded at 2.67 percent with 11, 942 active cases.
New Delhi Records 2,272 New COVID-19 Cases
Delhi reported 2,272 new COVID-19 cases, 20 fatalities and 4,166 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The capital city recorded 11, 716 active cases.