The Union Health Ministry reported a single-day rise in the Covid 19 cases in India, with a 39% jump in daily cases. The report showed that over 7,000 cases were reported after 99 days, with the positivity rate crossing 2% after 111 days. 

The ministry stated that a total of 7,240 infections were reported in 24 hours, increasing the total tally of Covid cases to 4,31,97,522. The death toll has also surged to 5.24,723 with an addition of eight new fatalities. Meanwhile, the number of people who have been cured of the disease has also climbed to 4,26,40,301 while the fatality rate was recorded as 1.21%. These eight new fatalities include one from Delhi, one from Chhattisgarh, and six from Kerala.