According to the latest data released by the Union Health Ministry on Friday, India witnessed another surge in COVID-19 cases with 6,050 new infections reported in the past 24 hours. This rise in cases follows the previous day’s count of 5,300 cases, marking a consecutive increase in infections.
As a result of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, India’s active caseload has now increased to 28,303, which is an alarming rise of nearly 2,716 cases.
In response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is reportedly scheduled to conduct a review meeting with the health ministers of all states and Union Territories today, as per news agency ANI. This meeting is expected to address the concerning rise in cases and formulate strategies to combat the spread of the virus.
According to the news agency’s report, MoS Health Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated that the Central government has been regularly issuing guidelines to all the States and Union Territories regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reviewed the situation with all the states. Today, Union Health Minister Dr. Mandaviya will hold a review meeting with the health ministers of all States and UTs to further discuss the guidelines and strategies for tackling the current surge in cases.
As per scientists, the current surge in COVID-19 cases in India is being attributed to the XBB.1.16 variant of the virus. However, they also mentioned that people in India have developed hybrid immunity as a result of both vaccination and natural infection, which means that hospitalization rates are not expected to be very high due to the current variants of the virus. Nonetheless, the Indian government has advised citizens to wear masks in crowded places and to ensure they complete their vaccination doses if they haven’t already done so, as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the virus.
As per the latest bulletin from INSACOG (Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics), the newly identified recombinant coronavirus variant, XBB.1.16, has been detected in various regions across India and accounts for 38.2% of infections detected till date. This variant has been closely monitored by health authorities in India and globally, and more research is being conducted to determine its potential impact on the course of the pandemic.
The Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Shelly Oberoi, has reassured the public that the MCD is fully prepared to handle any COVID-related situation in Delhi. She stated that all MCD hospitals have the necessary facilities, including reserved beds and oxygen cylinders, to treat COVID-19 patients. Additionally, the hospitals are equipped to conduct RT-PCR and antigen tests for diagnosis. Meanwhile, in Sikkim, the state government has issued an advisory urging people to wear face masks in public places due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the state and across the country. This advisory is in line with the government’s efforts to encourage the public to take necessary precautions and prevent the spread of the virus.
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