India Covid cases: In a significant cause of concern, Health Ministry has informed that India currently has 1,010 active COVID-19 cases. There has been a rise in cases across the country over the past week. State-wise figures are as follows:
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Kerala: 430 cases (the highest)
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Maharashtra: 210 cases
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Delhi: 104 cases
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Gujarat: 83 cases
The remaining cases are spread across other states.
Covid cases in Delhi
The Covid infections caused by a new variant have only shown symptoms of viral fever so far and there is no need to panic, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on Monday even as official data showed the city has reported 104 active cases in total. He said the government has sent a health advisory to hospitals telling them to be prepared for any eventuality, but it was just a precautionary step and not a sign of alarm.
Government hospitals and doctors are “200 per cent prepared”, the minister asserted.
“We have advised hospitals to be ready with beds, oxygen, essential medicines, and equipment, just in case. This is a part of standard preparedness,” he said.
“There is no need to worry. Covid caused by the new variant is similar to a normal viral illness. The patients who have come in so far are experiencing mild symptoms like fever, cough, and cold,” Singh told PTI.
According to official data, Delhi has reported a total of 104 active COVID-19 cases. Health officials said 24 patients have recovered in the past week. Last week, the total number of active cases stood at 99, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s COVID-19 dashboard.
(With inputs from agencies)
