NEW DELHI, Mar 8:
With 3,993 fresh Coronavirus infections, daily COVID-19 cases in India were the lowest in 662 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated today.
The active cases fell below 50,000 after 664 days and the total virus tally stood at 4,29,71,308.
The death toll climbed to 5,15,210 with 108 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.
“India achieved a major milestone today as the daily new COVID-19 cases have declined to 3,993 in the last 24 hours. This is the lowest new cases recorded in India after a gap of 662 days, since 3,970 cases were reported on 16th May 2020,” the Ministry said.
The country’s active cases stand at 49,948, which is at its lowest since 49,219 cases were recorded on May 14, 2021, it stated.(PTI)
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