At 4,435, India sees highest one-day rise in Covid cases since September 2022

 

by IANS |

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India on Wednesday reported 4,435 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day jump since September 2022, according to the Union ministry of Health and Family Affairs.

The number of active cases stands at 23,091, the data showed.

With the surge in the past 24 hours, the tally has climbed to 4,47,33,719. Also, 15 deaths reported during the same time span has pushed the toll to 5,30,916.

As per the ministry data, the national Covid recovery rate was pegged at 98.76 per cent.

While one death each was reported from Delhi, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Puducherry and Rajasthan, four each were reconciled by Maharashtra and Kerala.

Latest News
Novelty of Rashid Khan has worn off a little, not as intimidating as before, says Kumble ahead of IPL 2026 Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 06:28 PM
Gujarat adding more than 7,000 doctors every year: CM Bhupendra Patel Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 06:27 PM
Meta-owned Instagram hit by brief outage, users report login and app issues Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 05:51 PM
India's youth must lead age of artificial intelligence: Gautam Adani Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 05:48 PM
Ratan Tata reshaped Indian enterprise with integrity: HM Amit Shah Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 05:42 PM