JAIPUR: As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, the state, with 3,970 new infections, reported yet another highest single-day spike on Friday. This is the highest-ever since the pandemic began to ravage the state in March 2020. With 12 deaths on the day, the total number of fatalities in the state rose to 2,898.
Likewise, active cases on Friday more than doubled at 24,085 since April 2 when such patients were 10,484.
“This is an alarming situation. Active cases are increasing very fast,” said Ravi Prakash, additional director, rural health.
“Within a week, it has more than doubled. Also, deaths are reported. We have urged authorities to intensity testing and identify micro containment zones for prompt contact tracing,” said Prakash.
The 12 deaths were reported from Udaipur (4), Banswara (3), Barmer (1), Jodhpur (1), Kota (1) and Rajsamand(1). “Since April 1, 80 deaths have been reported so far. It is necessary for everyone to seriously follow guidelines and follow Covid appropriate behaviour,” said Dr Ajeet Singh, superintendent of RUHS.
Jaipur reported 767 new cases and many areas in the city have been converted into micro containment zones. Chief minister Ashok Gehlot appealed to authorities to ensure zero mobility in containment zones.
Over 96L people vaccinated in Raj
Nearly 4.21 lakh people got vaccinated in state on Friday. This includes 2.71 lakh people aged 45 and above. Since January 16, 95.76 people have been vaccinated.
“We had started vaccination for those who are in the age bracket of 45-59 without any co-morbidities last week and it is going well in the state so far,” said Dr Raghu Raj Singh, nodal officer, vaccination said.
“Out of 95.76 lakh people, 84.46 lakh got their first dose, while 11.30 lakh got vaccinated for the second dose,” Singh added. At some of the centres due to technical snag with the Co-Win App, many of the beneficiaries had to wait for their turn. TNN