Maharashtra and Kerala recorded more than half of the coronavirus cases registered in India last week, the Centre said on Friday as it stressed that the pandemic is far from over and that people thronging tourist hotspots without following Covid-appropriate behaviour is a “serious cause of concern”. Any such negligence increases the risk of spread of infection, the government said, expressing concern over visuals of crowded places with people not following Covid-appropriate behaviour and social distancing. In a press conference, Lav Agarwal, joint secretary in the health ministry, said, “The country is still dealing with the second wave and we need to introspect if we can afford the misplaced belief that Covid-19 is over.” Expressing his concern over the sight of crowded places with people not following Covid-19 norms, PM Modi said on Thursday that there should be no space for carelessness or complacency and that a single mistake would have far-reaching impact and may weaken the fight against the pandemic. “Around 80% of the new Covid cases in India are being reported from 90 districts across 15 states and Union Territories, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, indicating the need for focussed attention in these areas,” Agarwal said. “53% of the total cases last week primarily have been reported from two states — Maharashtra (21%) and Kerala (32%) — which is a cause of concern,” he said.