Covid Update August 17: Drastic Drop In Country’s Daily Cases, Positivity Rate Also Drops

India witnesses a sharp drop in daily infections. Country recorded 9,062 COVID cases in the last 24 hours. Daily positivity rate currently stands at 2.49 %. Weekly positivity rate is currently at 4.38%. 36 COVID19 deaths reported in the past 24 hours. Virus death toll in country rises to 5,27,134. India’s active caseload is currently at 1,05,058.