Coronavirus India updates: Over 14.8 cr COVID tests conducted so far, active cases below 4 lakh

The Union Health Ministry stated Tuesday that India has conducted over 14.8 crore tests so far and that the cumulative positivity rate has come down to 6.5 per cent. "Today the active cases in the country are less than 4 lakh. It is less than 4% of the total number of cases. Case positivity rate is decreasing," Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry. "Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, West Bengal and Delhi contribute to 54% of the total active cases in the country," said Bhushan.