COVID-19: Current Scenario in India

The sudden upsurge in the COVID-19 cases in India has again disturbed the people while creating a huge impact on their behaviour and mental wellbeing. India recorded over 1.31 lakh Covid-19 cases on Friday in just 24 hours. While Maharashtra notices the highest peak of COVID-19 cases i.e. 56,286, there are other states too that scaled a rapid peak: Chhattisgarh 10,662 cases, Uttar Pradesh 8,490, Delhi 7,437 cases and Karnataka 6,570 cases in 24 hours. India is now the third most coronavirus affected country after the United States and Brazil.

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, various states have even cited a deficiency in the stocks of vaccine. After reviewing the whole scenario, a night curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. has been imposed in Delhi till 30th April. Various other states like Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are in the process of restricting movements at night. The current scenario has stressed PM Modi and made him focus on creating micro-containment zones and extensive testing to combat the virus.

“Our emphasis should be on the micro-containment zone, we have to keep the maximum focus on it,” he said at a meeting of Chief Ministers called this evening to review the Covid situation in the country. Further PM Modi said that the night curfew has also been accepted and all the guidelines have been followed by the people. Night curfew will not hamper the work or activities and further, it reminds people that they are living in the age of corona. Night curfew is being promoted by corona curfew which is really a good thing.

Here are the latest updates:

• Rs. 250 crores have been sanctioned by the centre to north-eastern states for effective management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Every 3 in 5 people are suffering from some sort of mental issues from the COVID-19.
• Night curfew is imposed in Bareilly and Saharanpur from today.
• JNU is restricting the movement of students due to night curfew.
• No movements (inter-states, intra-state, transportation of essential/non-essential goods) will be appreciated during the night curfew.
• Gurugram tightens its safety guidelines.
• Along with curfew, the government has announced that all educational institutions (government or private) cannot take physical classes till 17th April.
• Government urge to take special attention to safety protocols.

Footnote

As the coronavirus cases keep on escalating, staying at home and following safety, protocols are the best way to safeguard your health. Make sure to follow the safety measures and get yourself vaccinated!