India on Thursday, 2 September, reported 47,092 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,28,57,937. The death toll increased by 509 to 4,39,529.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 3,89,583 active cases across the country, while 3,20,28,825 patients have been discharged so far, with 35,181 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours.
The country's recovery rate currently stands at 97.48 percent.
Among the states, Kerala reported 32,803 fresh cases and 173 deaths, while Maharashtra reported 4,456 fresh cases, taking its tally to 64,69,332
Meanwhile, more than 66,30,37,334 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January. Of these, 81,09,244 jabs were given on Wednesday.
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