Omicron variant. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in early 2020, the country has suffered approximately 531,892 fatalities.
Health officials have reported a concurrent decline in hospital admissions due to the reduced infection rate. However, they caution that elderly individuals and those with underlying health conditions remain susceptible to the virus.
Boosters and adherence to covid safety guidelines are strongly recommended for these population cohorts. Scientists say that Indians have developed hybrid immunity, thanks to vaccination and natural infection, which is responsible for fewer hospitalisations.
Around 4.45 crore individuals have recovered from the infection, with 181 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours, pushing the national recovery rate to 98.81%.