NEW DELHI : India reported 5,233 covid cases in the last 24 hours, prompting doctors and scientists to renew their advice for people to wear masks and continue to follow covid-appropriate behaviour.
The figure marked a jump of 1,500 over Tuesday’s 3,714 new cases. The total number of active caseload rose to over 28,800 across the country. “About 5,233 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours with active caseload shooting at 28,857," said the ministry.
In view of rising covid cases across the nation, Rajesh Bhushan, union health secretary had directed five States —Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana and Maharashtra — to continue monitoring the spread of infection and take the required steps for prompt and effective management of covid-19, as these states have reported a huge jump in new cases.
Delhi alone had an active caseload of 1,534 covid cases. Maharashtra has 8,432 active cases, while Kerala has more than 9,000 active covid cases.