Published: Dec 21, 2023, 23:30 IST | Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 23:30 IST
In a concerning development, India witnessed a spike in COVID-19 cases with 640 new infections reported on Friday, pushing the active cases to 2,997. The total COVID-19 tally in the country now stands at a staggering 4.50 crore (4,50,07,212), with the death toll reaching 5,33,327.