Covid-19: India records 6,155 new cases in 24 hours

India on Saturday recorded 6,155 fresh COVID-19 infections, while the number of active cases increased to 31,194, according to Union health ministry data.

India’s COVID-19 tally now stands at 4.47 crore (4,47,51,259).

In the last 24 hours, India logged 11 deaths, including two reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

WITH COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across the country, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya in a virtual meeting with state health ministers on Friday asked them to ramp up testing, monitor cases of influenza-like illnesses to identify emerging hotspots and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure.

He asked the state health ministers to review the preparedness over the next two days and conduct mock drills on April 10 and 11.