4 lakh-plus cases daily, 4K+ deaths: Is the ‘2nd wave’ reaching its peak?
Many states impose lockdown Early signs 2nd wave could be nearing peak
India recorded 4,03,738 fresh cases on Sunday. This was the fifth straight day of 4-lakhplus daily infections in the country.
However, the numbers have declined marginally over the past three days after hitting a peak of 4,14,554 on Thursday. Deaths continued to surge with 4,092 fatalities reported on Sunday. However, there were early signs in the data that the second wave in the country could be reaching its peak. Several states too imposed lockdown or strict curbs as the Covid catastrophe continues.
Maharashtra reported 56,578 cases while Karnataka had 47,563. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh were the other top contributors. Rajsthan recorded 159 deaths and 17,921 coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the death toll to 5,665 and the infection tally to 7,56,707.
India recorded 4,03,738 fresh cases on Sunday. This was the fifth straight day of 4 lakh-plus daily infections in the country. However, the numbers have declined marginally over the past three days after hitting a peak of 4,14,554 on Thursday. Deaths continued to surge with 4,092 fatalities reported on Sunday. However there were early signs in the data that the second wave in the country could be reaching its peak. Several states too imposed lockdown or strict curbs as Covid catastrophe continues.
Maharashtra reported 56,578 cases while Karnataka had 47,563.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh were the other top contributors.
Rajsthan recorded 159 deaths and 17,921 coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the death toll to 5,665 and the infection tally to 7,56,707
Haryana reported 13,548 new coronavirus cases, taking the case tally to 6,15,897 while 12,639 recoveries brought the active number of cases in the state to 1,16,867. Haryana recorded 151 Covid-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the health bulletin.
In UP the number of new cases of Covid-19 continued to decline while recoveries went up in the state on Saturday, health officials said. At least 26,847 fresh cases were reported while 34,721 people were declared free of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours. During this period, total 2,23,656 Covid tests were conducted in the state.
In a first of its kind data released by the government, on Covid patients requiring critical care, shows that nearly 50,000 people are currently in ICUs, while over 14,000 on ventilator support.
Meanwhile, the Centre issued advisory on management of Mucorm-ycosis fungal infection in Covid-19 patients
Mucormycosis, a fungal infection being found in Covid-19 patients with uncontrolled diabetes and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay, may turn fatal if uncared.
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana extended their ongoing lockdowns till May 17 to curb the unprecedented surge of Covid-19 cases and deaths.
Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Puducherry will also have a two-week shutdown starting Monday, while in Karnataka’s stringent lockdown will come into effect on Monday till May 24. On Saturday, Kerala came under a nine-day complete lockdown.
CENTRE ISSUES advisory on management of Mucormycosis. Mucormycosis is a fungal infection being found in patients with uncontrolled diabetes and prolonged ICU stay.