After registering an increase in Omicron-driven coronavirus cases in the last few weeks, India is now reporting a decline in daily infections with 30,757 fresh cases in the last 24 hours. However, five States Kerala (12,223), Maharashtra (2,748), Karnataka (1,894), Rajasthan (1,702) and Madhya Pradesh (1,388) are reporting daily spikes, highest in the last 24 hours.
In terms of seven-day average spike too, Kerala has seen the highest surge followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. India’s Active Caseload is presently at 3,32,918. Active cases constitute 0.78% of the country's total Positive Cases while the weekly positive rate stands at 3.04 per cent.
Last month, several states had brought fresh curbs to check the spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant.
However, indicating that the situation is now much more relaxed in view of a decline in the cases, the central Government on Wednesday told the States to review the Covid-19 induced restrictions.
“Presently, as the case trajectory across the nation is showing a sustained downward trend, it will be useful if states/UTs review and amend/do away with the additional restrictions so imposed after considering the trend of new cases, active cases and positivity within the state and UT,” Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan told states and union territories in a letter.
With the administration of more than 34.75 lakh Doses (34,75,951) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 174.24 Cr (1,74,24,36,288) as per provisional reports till 7 am on Thursday.