Cases of corona increase for the sixth consecutive day in the country
By: Jeet Ghosh
Last Update: 2021-02-21 12:23:46 IST
In many states of the country, the corona virus is once again spreading rapidly. Due to this, cases of corona have been increasing continuously for the past 6 days. More than 14 thousand cases of corona have been reported in the country in 24 hours. Active cases have gained momentum.
In many states of the country, the corona virus has started spreading its foot again. Due to this, cases of corona have increased in the country since last 6 days. Today, for the sixth consecutive day, the country has witnessed an upsurge in corona virus cases. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, 14,264 new cases of corona virus have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours. 90 people have died during this period. Along with this, the number of active cases of corona in the country is also increasing. Which the government is worried about.
Government's increased concern
According to the Ministry of Health, Kerala and Maharashtra have more than 74% of the country's active cases. Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have also seen a rise in daily affairs. Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir are also witnessing a spurt in new cases every day. Cases of corona virus infection in some districts of Mumbai, Pune and Vidarbha have been increasing rapidly since last few days. The growing transition in rural areas has raised the government's concern.
The central government has advised these states to work to improve the test by focusing on the increasing proportion of RT-PCR tests. Along with this, the Ministry of Health has directed all the negative rapid test results to be compulsorily conducted for RT-PCR test.
Active case boom
Active cases of corona virus are increasing in the country. In the last 24 hours, there have been 2507 active cases of corona in the country. This has increased the active rate to 1.32%. 11,667 people have recovered from Corona in the last 24 hours in the country. This brings the recovery rate to 97.25%. India's corona mortality is currently 1.42%.
6,281 new cases in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, the infection of corona is increasing. On Saturday, 6,281 new cases were reported in the state and 40 people died. So far 20.93 lakhs have been found infected in the state and 51,753 people have died. Amravati district is getting maximum number of cases, due to which the lockdown has been extended till Monday.
