Covid has infected over 2.57 crore people in India, with over 2.76 lakh fresh cases in the last 24 hours. The death count has touched 2,87,122 with 3,874 more dying of the infection. Many states are reporting black fungus cases in those recovered.
Over 20.55 lakh samples were tested for the infection in the last 24 hours, accounting for the highest single-day tests so far.
After Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have the highest number of infections.
The government has approved Rapid Antigen Kits to conduct Covid test at home. The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued detailed guidelines on who can use it and how.
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Wednesday said India will have procured 267 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of this year, and will be in a position to inoculate at least all of its adult population.
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