India Records 7,633 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, Maharashtra Government To Buy Vaccines From Bharat Biotech

India has recorded 7,633 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 61,233, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

Death toll reaches 5,31,152

The death toll has increased to 5,31,152 with 11 deaths.

While four deaths were reported from Delhi, one each was reported from Haryana, Karnataka and Punjab while four fatalities were reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

The COVID-19 case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore (4,48,34,859)

The active cases now comprise 0.14 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.68 per cent, the ministry said.

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,42,42,474 while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent.

According to the ministry’s website, 220.66 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.

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Maharashtra government to buy COVID-19 vaccines

Amid the increase in COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra government is set to buy almost two lakhs vials of vaccines from Bharat Biotech, said an official.

As an exceptional case, the state government issued an order relaxing some conditions for the procurement of the vials of the vaccines, he said.

Moreover, he added, “As per the order, the Maharashtra government will buy two lakhs of vials of COVID-19 vaccine from the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech at the rate of ₹341.25 per vial. Administrative approval has been given for the procurement of the vials at a total cost of ₹6.82 crore.”

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