The nation’s daily covid cases graph saw an upward curve today as the country added 6,050 cases, which is 13 per cent higher from 5,335 cases yesterday. Daily cases have crossed the 6,000 mark for the first time since September 16 last year.

Amid the increase in infections, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has called a review meeting with the health ministers of all states and Union Territories today afternoon to review the preparedness in the country.

Deaths Count

The deaths count in the country is now at 5, 30,943 with 14 deaths reported today. Three were reported from Maharashtra, two each from Karnataka and Rajasthan, and Punjab, and one death was reconciled by Kerala, according to Union Health Ministry data updated

India’s Covid tally stands at 4.47 crore(4,47,45,104). The active cases now compromise 0.065 per cent of the total infections. The national Covid recovery rate has been recorded at 98.75 percent.

According to the government, it’s indeed ready to handle an increase in infections. ICU beds, oxygen supplies, and other critical care arrangements are in place, according to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who also noted that there is a weekly review of preparedness.

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