Despite as many as 13 Covid-19 positive cases reported in Odisha on Monday, the State seems in a better position than national average in terms of doubling rate of the virus. Union Health Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on Monday hailed two States, Odisha and Kerala, where the spread of COVID-19 has slowed down and the doubling rate of infections stands at more than 30 days.
While India’s doubling rate before lockdown was 3.4 days, now it has improved to 7.5 days, he said, adding that the rate in 18 States is better than the national average as per the data on April 19.
Referring to Odisha and Kerala, Agarwal said, “We have been noticing improvement in performance in these two States in the fight against COVID-19.”