India logged 1,72,433 new coronavirus cases (6.8 percent higher than Wednesday), 2,59,107 recoveries, and 1,008 deaths on Thursday, 3 February.
The number of active cases in the country currently stands at 15,33,921. So far, 167.87 crore vaccine doses have been administered.
The daily positivity rate rose marginally to 10.99 percent from Wednesday's 9.26 percent, while the weekly positivity rate is at 12.98 percent.
34 States/Union Territories (UTs) in the country recording a decline in cases and positivity rate, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday.
Schools are fully open in 11 States and closed in nine States, the Ministry of Education informed on Thursday.
Delhi reported 2,668 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths and 3,895 recoveries on Thursday.
Assam Reports 1,019 New Cases
Assam reports 1,019 new cases, 2,392 recoveries and 19 fatalities in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state stand at 13,786.
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West Bengal Reports 1,916 New Cases
West Bengal reported 1,916 new cases, 2614 recoveries and 36 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state stand at 21,146.
Gujarat Night Curfew Extended Till 11 February
"Wedding ceremonies held in closed venues in the state can be held with a limit of 150 persons and wedding ceremonies in open spaces can be held with a maximum of 300 people. Night curfew has been extended till 11 February, from 10 pm to 6 am", the Gujarat CMO said.
Gujarat reported 7,606 new cases, 13,195 recoveries and 34 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Zydus COVID-19 Vaccine To Start Rolling Out: Govt
Dr VK Paul, Member- Health, Niti Aayog said that the Zydus COVID-19 vaccine has already been put into the vaccination program, and some states will begin start rolling it out.