The active COVID-19 cases in the country have shown a sharp fall, coming down to 1.35 lakh on Friday. Over a period of 24 hours, only 1 state recorded more than 1000 cases.

Four states and UTs including Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Ladakh, Tripura and Andaman and Nicobar Island did not report any new case in the previous 24 hours.

Daily deaths have also shown a decline, with 18 states and UTs not reporting any new deaths in 24 hours. Thirteen states reported 1-5 deaths. The health ministry stated that 9309 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in the previous 24 hours in the country, and 15,858 patients recovered. The national recovery rate stands at 97.32%... (ET Healthworld, February 12, 2021)