Health workers disinfect an ambulance in front of a Covid-19 hospital in Pune. (Express photo: Arul Horizon)
Coronavirus India Live News Updates:
The Union Health Ministry said on Monday that almost 50 percent of Covid-19 deaths in India were concentrated in 25 districts in eight states. Of these, 15 districts were in Maharashtra. Addressing the press, Union Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that India had the highest number of recoveries from the disease, with more than 56 lakh, and has also conducted the second-highest number of tests, with 8 , 10 million rupees. Active Covid-19 cases have been below 10 lakh for the past two weeks, while the recovery rate has improved to 84 percent, it added.
Ten states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, account for 77% of active cases in the country.
Since the festive season presents a great challenge during the pandemic, the Union Ministry of Health has issued guidelines for large gatherings, including ensuring a suitable area for events with a detailed site map, appropriate markings to maintain social distancing, and not allow contact with idols and saints. books to prevent the spread of infection. Holiday events will be allowed only outside the containment zones, while people residing in the restricted areas can be encouraged to observe all festivals inside their homes and not move, the ministry said.
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar also issued guidelines for the reopening of movie theaters across the country. The Center had allowed the opening of cinemas as of October 15 with a 50 percent capacity and a seat distance.
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