India's records 23,285 new Covid-19 infections, active cases up by 8,011

[Gurneet Saini]

India recorded 23,285 new case of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), which pushed the nationwide tally to 11,308,846, data from Union health ministry showed on Friday. The number of active cases, which has been an area of concern for the central government, stood at 197237 after a staggering 8,011 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. The number represents people who are infected with the disease right now. After a recent surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in a few states, the active cases have risen rapidly, raising fears among the experts of yet another wave of the viral disease looming.

[tanjuman]

Better to wear a mask than a ventilator; better to stay at home than in an ICU.