Covid spike: India logs 10,158 new corona cases, 30% more than yesterday
2 min read . Updated: 13 Apr 2023, 11:28 AM IST
PremiumDelhi and Mumbai saw over 1000 cases in a day as the country sees over 10,000 cases reported. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.42 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 4.02 per cent. The active cases now constitute 0.10 per cent of the total infections.
India recorded a sharp hike in daily Covid-19 cases at 10,158 compared to the previous day on Thursday. According to the health ministry data, the active infections stand at 44,998. This comes as the country is witnessing a surge in cases with Maharashtra and Delhi reporting over 1,000 daily cases the first time this year on Wednesday.
India recorded 7,830 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, marking a sharp jump from Tuesday when 5,675 cases were reported, according to data shared by the Union Health Ministry.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.42 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 4.02 per cent. The active cases now constitute 0.10 per cent of the total infections.
According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country.
The country is witnessing a sharp rise in the cases of Covid-19. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi has issued an advisory for its staff to follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour after a few of them were tested positive for the infection.
"Must use reusable cloth face cover/surgical mask in the workplace. Ensure proper cleaning and frequent sanitation of the workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces," the AIIMS management said in an advisory on Wednesday.
The national capital on Wednesday reported 1,149 new coronavirus cases, marking a sharp jump from Tuesday when 980 cases were reported, according to a daily bulletin issued by the Delhi Health Department.
According to the Delhi Health Department, one death was reported in the national capital but the primary cause of death was not Covid. While the positivity rate stood at 23.8 per cent.
On Monday, nationwide mock drills were conducted to check the preparedness for the emergency Covid-19 situation at public and private health facilities. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya himself monitored mock drills at some hospitals.
3 reasons behind recent Covid surge in India
A total of eight Indian states including Maharashtra and Delhi are reporting a high number of coronavirus infections. According to the Indian Medical Association, the reasons behind the recent Covid surge in our country may be the relaxation of Covid-19 appropriate behavior, the low testing rate, and the emergence of a new variant of coronavirus infection.
According to a report in PTI, Covid cases in India are expected to rise for the next 10-12 days, and will gradually come down. The report also underlined that the diseases is heading towards an endemic stage.