India logs 159 new COVID-19 cases - ET HealthWorld

Summary

The article details India's current COVID-19 statistics, mentioning a minor increase in cases attributed to a new variant and cold weather but not leading to exponential case rises or increased hospitalizations. The country's recovery rate is high, with most cases in home isolation, highlighting the role of the COVID vaccine in the context of the ongoing pandemic, especially with the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant.