India reported 22,842 new Covid-19 cases on October 3. 244 people died taking the death toll to 4,48,817 in the last 24 hours.

Active caseload stands at 2,70,557 lowest in 199 days. The total recoveries have climbed to 3,30,94,529 after 25,930 people were discharged from the hospital in the last 24 hours.

Kerala reported 13,217 new Covid cases and 121 deaths in the same duration. 90,51,75,348 vaccine doses have been administered.