India reports 11,850 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours, active caseload drops to lowest in 274 days

New Delhi: With 11,850 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, India's active caseload has now dropped to its lowest in 274 days, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Saturday (November 13, 2021) morning. 

The count of active cases in the country has now declined to 1,36,308.

India also registered 555 coronavirus-related deaths and 12,403 recoveries in the last 24 hours. So far, 4,63,245 have died of the virus across the country while 3,38,26,483 have recuperated.

Earlier on Friday, the country had recorded a single-day rise of 12,516 COVID-19 cases.

India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has also crossed the 111-crore landmark milestone after over 58 lakh vaccine doses were administered on Friday. 

Meanwhile, Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic again and some governments are considering re-imposing lockdowns in the run-up to Christmas. Countries like the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic are taking or planning measures to curb the spread.

The continent, notably, accounts for more than half of the average 7-day infections globally and about half of the latest deaths, the highest levels since April last year when the virus was at its initial peak in Italy.

The World Health Organization's report for the week to November 7 showed that Europe, including Russia, was the only region to record a rise in cases, up 7%, while other areas reported declines or stable trends. Similarly, it reported a 10% increase in deaths, while other regions reported declines.

(With agency inputs)