India on Monday, 30 August, reported 42,909 new COVID cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,27,37,939. The death toll increased by 380 to 4,38,210.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 3,76,324 active cases across the country while 3,19,23,405 patients have been discharged so far, with 34,763 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours.
Among the states, Kerala reported the highest number of cases on Sunday, with 29,836 new infections. Maharashtra was a distant second, with 4,666 new cases.
Meanwhile, more than 63.43 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January. Over 31.14 lakh jabs were given on Sunday.
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