PTI, citing data. If R is lesser than 1, it means the number of newly infected people is lower than the number of infected people in the preceding period.
A smaller R indicates the disease is on a decline. Conversely, if R is greater than 1, the number of infected people is increasing in each round - technically, this is what is called the epidemic phase. R-value in Kerala, NE below 1 The study also shows, in Kerala, the R-value is now below 1 after a gap of seven months.
The state currently has the highest number of active cases in the country. Meanwhile, R-value in the northeastern states now stands at 0.89, as counted on between August 14 and 16.