For the first time since November 6, the daily count of coronavirus cases in India surpassed 50,000. On Wednesday, 53,476 new infections were diagnosed, with Maharashtra reporting 31,855, a new high for the state. Both Mumbai and Pune have set new records for daily cases. Punjab, the second-highest state in terms of covid cases, reported 2,613 new infections.
Active cases increased by more than 26,000 in a single day, setting a new high since the virus’s outbreak. On Thursday, there were 251 reported deaths and 3.95 lakh active cases in the country.
According to the Ministry of Health, a new double mutant variant of coronavirus has been discovered in India. According to the report, 206 cases of the double mutant variant (E484Q + L452R) have been identified in Maharashtra. According to the Centre, there is no direct connection between the new variant discovered and the ongoing surge in the state.
After peaking at more than 90,000 cases in September, India’s coronavirus curve has been gradually decreasing. However, cases began to rise quickly again last month, with Maharashtra leading the way.
On March 24, as many as 10,65,021 samples were inspected, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). “A total of 23,75,03,882 samples have been inspected up to March 24, including 10,65,021 samples checked yesterday,” according to the ICMR.
So far, a total of 5,31,45,709 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the country.
The coronavirus outbreak has resurfaced, resulting in an increase in the number of covid caseloads. Many state governments and union territories have made the Holi festival prohibited to celebrate in public. On Monday, Holi will be celebrated (March 29).
The pandemic has had an impact on every aspect of our lives, including festivals. Under Section 22 of the Disaster Management Act, the Centre has released circular advising all states and union territories to enforce limitations prior to the festival season
