Active COVID-19 cases in India exceed 53,000; Health expert advice masks mandatory in crowded places

HY News 15 April, 2023 03:12 pm IST
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India has been witnessing a continuous rise in daily Covid-19 cases as the country's active caseload has gone up to 53,720 on Saturday.

According to the Union Health Ministry data, the country had 49,622 active cases on Friday.

However, the data suggest there is a slight decline in daily Covid-19 cases. India has logged 10,753 new infections in the past 24 hours, while the number crossed 11,000 mark on Friday.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.78 while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 4.49.

Amid the daily spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, a health expert has advised people to wear masks and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour. Dr Sandeep Nayar, Pulmonologist, HOD, BLK Hospital said that masks should be made mandatory in crowded places.

Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday advised citizens not to panic amid rising Covid cases, saying that they should maintain proper hygiene.

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