Dr. Manoj Murhekar of  Indian Council of Medical Research said, over 1.86 lakh samples have been tested so far, of which 7,953 have been found positive for COVID-19. He said, in the last five days, on an average 15,747 samples were tested per day and 584 of those were found positive per day. <br />''<br />''On a question regarding vaccine for COVID -19, he said over 40 vaccines are under development but none have reached the next stage and as of now, there is no vaccine.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the Group of Ministers has approved the release of hydroxychloroquine to 13 countries after an assessment of stocks.</span><br />