Coronavirus Live Updates: "Next 100-125 Days Critical", Says NITI Aayog On Covid

The next 100-125 days are critical in the fight against COVID-19, government has said.

New Delhi:

The next 100-125 days are critical in the fight against COVID-19, the government has said. The fall in Covid cases after the peak of the second deadly wave two months ago has slowed down, and this should be taken as a warning sign, NITI Aayog member on health Dr VK Paul told reporters today.

"Fall in cases has slowed down. It's a warning signal. Next 100 to 125 days are critical for fight against Covid in India," said Dr Paul, who is also a member of the centre's task force on fighting Covid.

Several states have been cautiously easing restrictions after the second wave appeared to have waned. The country is, however, preparing for the possibility of a third wave.

On Friday, India recorded 38,949 new cases of COVID-19 and 542 more fatalities, taking its total tally to 3,10,26,829 cases and 4,12,531 deaths, according to a health ministry release.

Here are the LIVE Updates on coronavirus cases in India:

Jul 17, 2021 08:34 (IST)

Sabarimala temple reopens from July 17 to July 21 to conduct the monthly rituals.

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- ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2021

Jul 17, 2021 08:18 (IST)

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Jul 17, 2021 08:15 (IST)

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- ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2021

Jul 17, 2021 08:01 (IST)

"PM Has Given Us A Target - No Third Wave": Health Ministry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the country and his government an ambitious target - to stop a potential third wave of COVID-19 cases in India before it even begins - Dr VK Paul, chief of India's Covid task force, said during a scheduled press briefing on Friday. Read Here

Jul 17, 2021 07:10 (IST)

"Warning Signal, Next 100-125 Days Critical": NITI Aayog On Covid
The next 100-125 days are critical in the fight against COVID-19, the government has said . The fall in Covid cases after the peak of the second deadly wave two months ago has slowed down, and this should be taken as a warning sign, NITI Aayog member on health Dr VK Paul told reporters today.

"Fall in cases has slowed down. It's a warning signal. Next 100 to 125 days are critical for fight against Covid in India," said Dr Paul, who is also a member of the centre's task force on fighting Covid.

Several states have been cautiously easing restrictions after the second wave appeared to have waned. The country is, however, preparing for the possibility of a third wave.