New Delhi : The country reported 51,667 new virus cases and 1329 deaths in the past 24 hours. 6,27,057 persons remain under treatment currently. Total recoveries recorded ifigured at 64,527 marking the 18th consecutive day with recoveries surpassing new infections. National Test Posiivity Rate(TPR) rate too is now below 5 percent - 2.91 to be exact.
64.89 persons received vaccine in the past 24 hours upping the number of vaccinated nationwide to above 30.16 crore. Trial vaccinations have begun for children aged 2 – 18 years. Several children have been inoculated, the results of which will be visible in coming months, said AIIMS Director Raman Deep Gularia.
There are over 40 Deltaplus patients in Delhi. A study will be conducted to research efficacy of current vaccines against the Delta variant, said AIMS National Inspector of Virology.
