1. India records 636 new COVID-19 cases, showing a slight dip from the previous day’s count.
2. Three additional deaths were reported, with two in Kerala and one in Tamil Nadu.
3. Active caseload rises to 4,394, and the national recovery rate remains at 98.81%.
New Delhi, Jan 01: India recorded a slight decrease in the daily rise of Covid-19 cases with 636 new infections reported on Monday, compared to 841 the previous day, according to the Union Health Ministry. The country also reported three additional deaths due to the virus.
The active caseload increased to 4,394 after 85 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours. The three fatalities, including two in Kerala and one in Tamil Nadu, brought the death toll to 5,33,364, as per the health ministry data at 8 am.
In the same period, 548 individuals recovered from COVID-19, pushing the total number of recoveries to 4.44 crore (4,44,76,150). The national recovery rate stood at 98.81%, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18%.
The previous day, India reported 841 new COVID-19 cases, marking the highest daily increase in the past 227 days or over seven months. The active caseload spiked to 4,309 from 3,997 reported on Saturday (December 30, 2023).
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The recent surge in cases followed a period of relatively low infection rates, with daily cases falling to double digits until December 5. The emergence of the coronavirus JN.1 sub-variant, coupled with colder weather conditions, contributed to the recent spike in cases.
Experts have advised individuals with comorbidities and the elderly to avoid crowded places and wear face masks. However, they have stated that there is currently no need to implement public health measures.
As of December 29, 2023, a total of 178 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant have been reported in nine states, with Goa reporting the highest count at 47, followed by 41 in Kerala. Other states detecting JN.1 cases include Gujarat (36), Karnataka (34), Maharashtra (9), Rajasthan (4), Tamil Nadu (4), Telangana (2), and Delhi (1).
