India today reported 22,431 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 19% higher than yesterday's figure when the country reported 18,833 Covid cases. 

About 318 deaths were recorded during the same period, according to the Health Ministry.

With the addition of the new coronavirus infections, the country's tally of COVID-19 cases stands at 3,38,94,312, while the death count climbed to 4,49,856. 

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections remained below 30,000 for the 13th straight day.

BDST: 1445 HRS, OCT 12, 2021
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