In a startling spike in India’s active Covid-19 cases, an alarming 1,84,372 fresh positive cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours. 1027 new Covid-related deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours. The total Covid death count in the country reached 1,72,085. These are as per the data showed at 8 am.
With the latest 1.84 lakh cases, the active Covid-19 caseload touched 13,65,704 which is the highest active Covid cases in the country so far. This stands at 9.85 percent of the total infections.
Instead of enforcing a strict lockdown, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has announced tough restrictions in the state for the next 15 days including a ban on social gatherings, public movement and only allowed essential activities. He said that the Covid-19 is “exploding dangerously” in the state.
On the other hand, hospitals across the country are witnessing a heavy rush. The demand for beds in hospitals has also increased. The states are also requesting the Centre to provide vaccine doses in the wake of shortage.
This post was last modified on 15 April 2021 11:22 am
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