India COVID-19 active cases reach 3,758: Kerala logs highest at 1400, death toll rises to 28
Since Saturday, 362 new COVID-19 cases have been reported from across the country, with two deaths - one each in Kerala and Karnataka.
Since Saturday, 362 new COVID-19 cases have been reported from across the country, with two deaths - one each in Kerala and Karnataka.
Other states that have reported significant case numbers include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47).
The total COVID-19 caseload of the country has risen to 4,50,26,261. These also include the JN.1 Covid variant cases.
According to the ministry, Karnataka reported 61 cases, followed by Maharashtra 35 and Kerala 25 cases.
The Covid caseload rose to 4,50,21,383 with the addition of the new cases of infections.
This is the biggest ever spike in Omicron infections in the State after first cases were reported on 21 December.
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As many as 692 patients were getting treatment as home isolation cases and the count of active cases was 1,289. There were now 310 containment zones in the city.
According to Dr. Sharma, the other process of vaccination will remain the same as before. All the details will be available in the Cowin App and those who have already got two doses can go with their Comorbidities certificate and get the third dose.
The DDMA order said patients, pregnant women, people out to buy essential items, and those travelling to or from railway stations, bus stops and airports would be exempted from the curfew.