coronavirus infections in the last24 hours, pulling down active caseload to 1,475, according to a health ministry update on Monday.
Total reported cases, since the pandemic hit in early 2020, stands at 4.49 crore (4,49,94,325), with death toll at 531,908. Meanwhile, the number of active cases has declined to 1475 taking the total number of covid cases to over 4.50 crore so far.
Covid cases have declined over the last three months after a surge in infections due to XBB.1.16 Omicron variant. Health experts have noted a steady fall in hospital admissions due to the declining number of cases.
Despite this, elderly individuals and those with comorbid conditions remain at risk. Vulnerable populations have been advised to take their booster shots and continue observing covid-19 protocols.