Covid-19 Daily Count in India: 104 New Infections Reported Within a Day
India reported a low number of new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Sunday, according to the Union Health and wellness Ministry.
At 8 am, the ministry announced that a total of 104 new coronavirus infections were recorded in the country. This brings the total number of cases to 4,46,81,040. The active caseload currently stands at 2,149, a decrease of 78 instances in the past 24 hours.
The good news continues as no new deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours. The death count from the virus remains at 5,30,726. On the positive side, the total number of recoveries from COVID-19 in India stands at 4,42,30,020.
As of mid-January 2023, India was experiencing a relatively low number of active cases compared to previous waves, with the country having entered a phase of controlled transmission due to widespread vaccination and previous infection immunity. Daily new infections were generally low compared to peak waves such as the Delta and Omicron surges, and total cumulative cases had surpassed tens of millions since the pandemic began.
The vaccination campaign had reached a significant portion of the population. Because exact numbers for January 16, 2023, are not in the provided data, the best estimates come from trends reported in late 2022 and early 2023, which showed:
- Active cases: A few thousand to around 20,000 nationwide.
- New infections daily: Typically below 10,000.
- Total cases reported: Over 44 million cumulatively by early 2023.
The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted in India stands at 65.64 crores, and the total number of vaccinations administered in the country is 58.34 crores.
For precise figures from January 16, 2023, official Indian government health ministry archives or WHO regional reports from that period would be the authoritative sources, as the provided search results do not contain this specific snapshot. Earlier data from March 2022 noted over 43 million total cases, showing ongoing case increases by 2023.
Health and wellness in India continue to improve as the COVID-19 situation stabilizes, with a low number of active medical-conditions reported and new infections and deaths decreasing significantly. Science has played a crucial role in this progress, with the widespread vaccination campaign positively impacting health outcomes.
