The Union Health Ministry said in an update on Monday, with 159 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, a decline in coronavirus infections in India, bringing the active caseload down to 3,193.
The death toll since the pandemic began in 2020 has risen to 531,882
Health experts have noted a drop in hospitalizations as fewer cases of Covid-19 are being reported. However, the elderly or those with underlying health conditions are at risk of contracting the virus. Hence, doctors recommend completing the vaccine schedule and adhering to Covid-appropriate behavior.