India reports 2,483 new Covid-19 cases and 1,399 deaths; active caseload rises to 15,636

With 2,483 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 4,30,62,569, while the active cases increased to 15,636, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 5,23,622 with 1,399 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 9 am stated. A decrease of 886 cases has been recorded in the active Covid-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.