The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore (4,47,97,269). The active cases now comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.70 per cent, the ministry said. COVID-19 Surge: India Records 11,109 New Coronavirus Cases in Past 24 Hours, Highest in 236 Days; Death Toll Rises by 29.
Amid a gradual increase in the number of Covid cases in Delhi, medical experts have said the virus new XBB.1.16 variant could be driving the surge. However, they maintained that there is no need to panic and people should follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get their booster shots. 📰 COVID-19 Cases in Delhi May Peak in Couple of Weeks, Says LNJP Hospital Medical Director.