India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 3,10,64,908 with 38,079 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries have crossed 3.02 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The death count increased to 4,13,091 with 560 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. Meanwhile, the next 100-125 days are critical in the fight against COVID-19, the government has said.
The fall in Covid cases after the peak of the second deadly wave two months ago has slowed down, and this should be taken as a warning sign, NITI Aayog member on health Dr VK Paul told reporters today. “Fall in cases has slowed down. It’s a warning signal. Next 100 to 125 days are critical for fight against Covid in India,” said Dr Paul, who is also a member of the centre’s task force on fighting Covid. Several states have been cautiously easing restrictions after the second wave appeared to have waned. The country is, however, preparing for the possibility of a third wave.
News Source : TOI
