India on Tuesday, 31 August, reported 30,941 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,27,68,880. The death toll increased by 350 to 4,38,560.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 3,70,640 active cases across the country, while 3,19,59,680 patients have been discharged so far, with 36,275 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours.
Among the states, Kerala reported the highest number of cases on Monday, with 19,622 new infections. Maharashtra was a distant second with 3,741 new cases.
Meanwhile, more than 64.05 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January. Over 59.62 lakh jabs were given on Monday.
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