India has one of the lowest COVID mortality rates in world but each death painful: Harsh Vardhan SECTIONS India has one of the lowest COVID mortality rates in world but each death painful: Harsh VardhanPTI Last Updated: Apr 29, 2021, 07:19 PM IST Share Synopsis After his visit to the Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) here to take a comprehensive review of the COVID facilities available at the hospital, Vardhan said India has one of the lowest COVID mortality rates in the world but each and every death is tragic and painful, according to a statement issued by the health ministry. ANI There has been a sudden jump in the number of coronavirus cases in the last one month but the figure of recoveries is also increasing at the same speed, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday while highlighting that India has one of the lowest COVID mortality rates in the world.