Covid-19 Highlights: India reports 11,739 fresh infections; vaccination coverage crosses 197 crore milestone

Coronavirus India Highlights (June 26):  India reported 11,739 fresh Covid-19 cases and 25 deaths in the 24 hours ending at 8 am on Sunday. The new cases marked a decrease from the previous day’s 15,940 new cases, data released by the Ministry of Health showed. The active cases in the country stood at 92,576.

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crossed 197 crore landmark milestone on Saturday, according to Press Information Bereau. More than 11 lakh Vaccine doses administered on Saturday till 7 pm.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said the country has successfully spearheaded the fight against covid-19 pandemic under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The country also developed a “robust and strong mechanism to counter the public health issues,” he said. “The country has emerged successfully in the management of the pandemic,” the Health and Family Welfare minister added.