Coronavirus updates | Northeast, Kerala regions of concern, decline in active cases slows as R-factor rises

Giving rise to recent worries concerning the COVID-19 pandemic rearing its head once more, the R-factor, which signifies the velocity at which the an infection is spreading in the nation, has risen just lately resulting in a sluggish tempo in the decline of active cases whereas Kerala and northeast states have emerged as regions of concern.

This is regardless of the nationwide tally of new cases remaining low, revealed an evaluation by researchers on the Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Chennai.

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Delhi provides 53 COVID-19 cases, lowest since April 15 final 12 months

Delhi on Sunday reported 53 COVID-19 cases, the bottom since April 15 final 12 months, and three extra deaths as the positivity fee dropped to 0.07%, in response to knowledge shared by the well being division.

According to covid19India.org, a crowd-sourced initiative that collects knowledge on COVID-19 and vaccination in India, Delhi had recorded 17 cases on April 15 final 12 months.

The nationwide capital has recorded 14,35,083 coronavirus cases because the pandemic began final 12 months. Over 14.09 lakh sufferers have recovered thus far. The loss of life toll stands at 25,015. – PTI

Lord Jagannath rath yatra commences with curfew enroute amid COVID-19 considerations

The 144th annual rath yatra of Lord Jagannath started in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad metropolis on Monday morning, however it was devoid of the same old festive fervour and crowds as a result of curfew imposed on its path to bar folks from participating in it in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Instead of the same old cavalcade of round 100 vans, decked up elephants, akhadas and singing troupes, this 12 months’s procession consisted of solely three chariots, pulled by practically 100 youths from the Khalasi group, and 4 to 5 different autos.

To forestall folks from gathering on roads for a glimpse of the deities, a curfew has been imposed on all the 19-km route of the procession from early morning until afternoon, Minister of State for Home Pradeepsinh Jadeja instructed reporters.