India reports 169 new COVID cases in 24 hours, active caseload rises to 2,257

New Delhi: India has reported 169 new COVID cases in 24 hours, data released by the Union health ministry on Tuesday stated. The active caseload has risen to 2,257, it showed.

The death toll stands at 5,30,771 with one death reconciled by Kerala, the data stated. The virus tally was recorded at 4,46,86,371.

The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.80 per cent, the ministry said. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,53,343, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.

According to the ministry's website, 220.63 crore doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.