India on Wednesday reported 2,95,041 new Covid-19 cases, a record spike seen in 24 hours. The country recorded 2,023 deaths and 1,67,457 discharges in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said.
The total number of Covid cases in India stand at 1,56,16,130, total recoveries at 1,32,76,039, death toll at 1,82,553 and active cases at 21,57,538.
Amid an acute oxygen crisis in New Delhi, it is learnt that 5000 cubic meters of oxygen have reached Sir Gangaram Hospital.
4500 cubic metres of oxygen supplied by pvt vendor last night, 6000 cubic meters by Inox Air. Total requirement at present is 11,000 cubic meters.
Supply should last till 9 am tomorrow. Indian Oxygen Ltd & Inox promised to refill tanks during day: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.
India reports 2,95,041 new #COVID19 cases, 2,023 deaths and 1,67,457 discharges in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry
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Total cases: 1,56,16,130
Total recoveries: 1,32,76,039
Death toll: 1,82,553
Active cases: 21,57,538
Total vaccination: 13,01,19,310 pic.twitter.com/YrLu5MVdbl