Maharashtra alone reported 47,827 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, the highest since the pandemic began.
New (daily) cases of coronavirus in India approached the critical mark of 90,000 on Saturday, several states and Union Territories (UT) announced stricter Covid-19 rules such as restrictions on movements, night curfew, enclosures (in some districts, although limited), and mini containment areas, etc. to limit the spread of the second wave of coronavirus infections in the country. India reported 89,129 new cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 1,23,92,260.
Many states / UTs have witnessed new peaks in terms of daily new Covid-19 cases over the past few weeks, even as the Covid-19 vaccination campaign, one of the largest in the world, accelerated with the start of the third. phase. for the inoculation of people over 45 years from April 1. The Union Health Ministry said on Friday that 11 states / UT (Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Haryana) are of “grave concern”. In the past two weeks, these 11 states have contributed more than 90% to the national Covid-19 count.
The Center specifically said that the Covid-19 situation in Maharashtra was “concerning.” Maharashtra alone reported 47,827 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, the highest since the pandemic began. Chief Minister of State Uddhav Thackeray said on Friday that stricter measures will be announced to prevent overcrowding. If the situation worsens and the Covid-19 spike continues, putting further pressure on the state’s already stretched healthcare infrastructure, a decision (on closure) may need to be made two days after consultations with experts and leaders. politicians. “Today, I warn about the total blockade, but I do not announce it. I will speak with experts and political leaders in the next two days. If there is no other option for the lockdown, we will have to accept it, ”Thackeray said.
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