43,263 New COVID-19 Cases, 338 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.93 Lakh
More than 71.65 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January.
COVID-19 cases, deaths, vaccine updates. Image used for representational purposes.
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India on Thursday, 9 September, reported 43,263 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,31,39,981. The death toll increased by 338 to 4,41,749.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 3,93,614 active cases across the country, while 3,23,04,618 patients have been discharged so far, with 40,567 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours.
Among the states, Kerala reported the highest number of cases on Wednesday, with 30,196 new infections. Maharashtra was a distant second with 4,174 new cases.
Meanwhile, more than 71.65 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January. Over 86.51 lakh jabs were given on Wednesday.
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