India reported 761 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths, according to data from the Union health ministry. The number of active cases slightly decreased to 4,334. Kerala has the highest number of active cases, followed by Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh.
Karnataka has made COVID tests mandatory for those with ILI or SARI symptoms, with a helpline launching soon. The positivity rate in the state remains at 3.82%.