India on Sunday, 23 January, recorded 3,33,533 new COVID-19 cases – a small dip from Saturday's 3.37 lakh cases – taking the active caseload to 21,87,205. A total of 488 deaths were also reported.
While the positivity rate has increased to 17.78 percent, the country has confirmed 10,050 Omicron cases so far.
Meanwhile, Delhi on Sunday reported 9,197 new COVID-19 cases, while Mumbai reported 2,5550 fresh COVID-19 cases.
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 161.92 crore people till Sunday.
India has administered over 80 lakh doses of the COVID-19 vaccine's booster dose since 10 January.
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Tamil Nadu Logs 30,580 New COVID19 Cases
Tamil Nadu logs 30,580 new COVID19 cases and 40 deaths on Sunday. The active case tally stands at 2,00,954.
West Bengal Reports 6,980 New COVID-19 Cases
West Bengal recorded 6,980 new COVID19 cases and 36 deaths on Sunday. Active cases in the State stand at 1,10,183. Sunday’s positivity rate stands at 9.53%.
Maharashtra Logs 40,805 Fresh COVID Cases
Maharashtra reported 40,805 new cases on Sunday. Active cases in the State rose to 2,93,305.
Assam Reports 2,277 New COVID Cases
Assam reported 2,277 fresh COVID-19 infections and 13 deaths on Sunday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed. "Today's test positivity rate is at 12.57% and recovery rate stands at 92.57%," he added.