Covid Cases India Updates: Maharashtra and Delhi saw a massive spike in daily infections while several personalities like Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and former cricketer Akash Chopra tested positive
India continued to register Covid-19 cases above the 3,000 mark on Tuesday, with Maharashtra and Delhi seeing a massive spike in daily infections. Several personalities like Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former cricketer Akash Chopra tested positive for coronavirus.
India registered 3,038 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 21,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,30,901 with nine deaths.
The Omicron variant XBB.1.16 is believed to be behind the sudden surge of the cases.
According to the ministry’s website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
What You Need To Know On Covid Today:
- Maharashtra saw a 186 per cent spike in Covid cases on Tuesday, with 711 fresh infections recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin by the health department. The active caseload now stands at 3,792 in the state. On Monday, Maharashtra logged only 248 cases.
- Four Covid-related deaths (Satara-2, Pune-1, Ratnagiri – 1) were also recorded in Maharashtra the past 24 hours. The case fatality rate in the state is currently 1.82 per cent.
- Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant said there was no need to panic as the situation was being monitored continuously. Sawant informed that the state would be conducting a mock drill on April 13-14.