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India Sees Steady Increase in Covid-19 Infections: Authorities Step Up Preventive Measures

Covid-19 numbers are slowly climbing in various parts of India, including Telangana, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Although the sums are not especially high, health officials have been strongly recommending preventive measures, mostly for the sensitive ones. The central government and the state governments have assured the citizens that the situation is under control and all precautions required to manage the spurt in cases are in place to function effectively.

Maharashtra, Karnataka Reinforce Guard

Maharashtra has seen an increasing number of cases, and 24 fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported by Thane. Nine of the patients were admitted, while dozens were under home quarantine. A death in the area was reported by the authorities. Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) registered its first Covid-19 death, and in view of this, authorities stepped up surveillance as well as preventive measures such as mask-wearing by high-risk patients.

Likewise, Karnataka is also attempting to boost Covid-19 readiness. Sharan Prakash Patil, Karnataka’s Minister of Medical Education, promised that although fresh daily cases are rising, particularly in Bengaluru, the situation is still under control.

Recommended precautionary masking for elderly people and pregnant women has been suggested. Health officials have also been ordered to wear masks; schools have been asked to put students showing symptoms under close monitoring. Officials are also reviewing hospital preparedness in ventilators and oxygen beds.

Delhi and Telangana Keep Guard

Also, Delhi exceeded 100 active cases of COVID-19. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asked people not to panic and explained the spike as seasonal. The government further promised folks that hospitals are prepared and have enough beds, oxygen, drugs, and vaccines. Delhi authorities also made it clear that Covid-19 is now a viral flu and no longer an emergency.

Although there has only been one recent case reported in Telangana, the authorities remain vigilant. Health Minister C. Damodar Rajanarasimha called a conference of experts and health officials to go over the state of affairs..

Though there is no serious public health issue being caused by Covid-19 in the state, the authorities are keeping track of seasonal ailments like dengue and chikungunya to take timely steps.

National Situation and Expert Assessment

India reported 1,009 active Covid-19 cases on Monday, up over 257 from the previous week. Kerala (highest count) – 430 cases, Maharashtra at 209, Delhi (104), and Gujarat (83). Reports on the fatalities come from Kerala, Maharashtra, and Karnataka; six persons have died in the last week.

Health authorities blame the increase on new sub-variants of the virus that can escape immunity from a past infection or vaccination. But Dr. Rajiv Bah, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), said even though the variants have increased transmissibility, they do not seem to result in severe disease.

Government Guidelines and Precautions

Agencies continue to promote the use of masks by people with symptoms, regular hand washing, and public avoidance for vulnerable groups. Although officials maintain that the situation is under control and within limits, the rise in cases is being monitored with the utmost attention.

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