As India witnessed a decline in COVID-19 cases, the country logged 1,67,059 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, 1 February. A total of 1,192 deaths due to COVID-19 were also reported.
The daily positivity rate stood at 11.69 percent, while the active cases have dropped to 17,43,059.
Meanwhile, Mumbai has eased COVID-19 related restrictions, and issued new guidelines.
Maharashtra government on late Monday night announced new guidelines for easing COVID-19 restrictions for districts administered with 90 percent of single-dose and 70 percent of the double dose of vaccination for 18 years or above.
Delhi, on Monday, had reported 2,779 new cases, while Mumbai recorded 960 cases
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended ban on rallies till 11 February, in view of the COVID-19 outbreak
Karnataka Logs 14k New Cases
Karnataka reports 14,366 fresh cases, 60,914 recoveries, and 58 deaths in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate stands at 13.45% and active cases are 1,97,725.
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Tamil Nadu Detects 16,096 New Cases
Tamil Nadu reports 16,096 fresh cases, 25,592 recoveries, and 35 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state stand at 1,88,599.
Assam Logs 1,486 New Cases
Assam reports 1,486 new infections, 20 deaths, and 2,632 recoveries, in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 19,461.
West Bengal Records 2,014 New Cases
West Bengal reported 2,014 new COVID-19 cases, 5,548 recoveries, and 33 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 22,142 and the positivity rate was calculated to be 4.09%.