Andaman and Nicobar Islands has become the first Union territory in the country to become COVID-19 free with active cases falling to zero in the islands.
Health ministry’s website reported that the last four infected persons in Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been declared cured. The UT had reported a total of 4,932 cases and 62 deaths from the virus.
Today is the 315th day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown to help curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. So far, India has recorded 1,07,66,245 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,54,486 deaths. Whereas over 39.5 lakh beneficiaries have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the country till now.
