3,980 people succumb to Covid-19, highest single-day deaths in India

Once again India crossed the 4-lakh mark in daily spike of Covid-19 cases after reporting 4,12,262 new infections in the last 24 hours. Covid-19 caseload of the country stood at 2,10,77,410, with 35,66,398 active cases. The death toll continues to mount as India reported the highest single-day deaths. 3,980 fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 23,01,68. A total of 1,72,80,844 people have won the battle against the deadly virus. The vaccination drive is underway across the country. So far 16,25,13,339 doses have been administered.