With over 9.2k active cases, Jaipur accounts for 43% of Rajasthan’s total

JAIPUR: Covid-19 deaths crossed the 1,600 mark after 15 more people lost their lives to the virus on Thursday, taking the toll to 1,605 in the state. Besides, 2,138 persons were found infected with the virus on the day, bringing the overall tally to 1,52,605.
In Jaipur, the pandemic situation has worsened and the city now accounts for 43% of active cases in the state. Such cases have been increasing significantly for over a month and is now inching closer to the 10,000 mark. Currently, Jaipur has 9,241 active cases, the highest in the state, followed by Jodhpur (5,147) and Kota (793).
After reporting 423 new infections, Jaipur's cumulative cases are all set to touch the grim milestone of 25,000. It is six short of 25,000 and has an overall tally of 24,994. A health department official said that they have launched a campaign in the city appealing to the people to wear face masks, follow social distancing norms and hand hygiene. “People should take precautions and avoid gathering at crowded places. They shouldn't leave houses unless it is necessary and wear masks to prevent being infected by the virus,” said a senior health department official.
While new cases are constantly rising, 393 persons have recovered and been discharged in Jaipur, taking the number of recovered cases to 15,422.