Corona becoming uncontrollable in the country: Patients increased 28 times in 2 weeks; But testing was not done even twice, it is around 15-20 lakhs

The pace of increasing corona patients in the country does not seem to be stopping. On Monday, 1 lakh 65 thousand 873 new cases of infection have been found. In many states, patients have started doubling in one to two days, but the proportion of patients getting tested is still decreasing. If we look at the trend of the last two weeks, during this period the number of patients in the country increased 28 times, but the testing could not increase even double.

On December 27, 6,270 cases were found in the country and 11.41 lakh tests were done. The daily infection rate was 0.5%. On January 8, 1 lakh 79 thousand 723 cases were found in the country and 15.14 lakh tests were done. The infection rate has also increased to 13.2%. Meanwhile, the Center has said that at present only 5-10% of the infected need hospitalization. The government claims that 20-23% of patients had to be admitted in the second wave.

1.68 lakh new patients in 24 hours; 12 thousand reductions in a day

1.67 lakh new corona infections were found in the country in 24 hours. 69,798 people were cured, while 277 people have died. In this way, an increase of 97,475 was registered in the number of active cases i.e. patients undergoing treatment. At present 8 lakh corona infected is being treated. Just 11 days ago this figure was one lakh.

ICMR has issued a new advisory for the corona test

People who have come in contact with infected people do not need testing until the high risk is identified.

Only the elderly or high-risk contacts suffering from serious illness should get the test done.

Individuals doing inter-state domestic travel alone also do not need to undergo testing.

Restriction increased: people will not be able to go to Ganga Aarti

Ganga Aarti will be symbolic in Kashi. Ordinary people will not participate.

Restaurants and bars in Delhi will have only a 'Take Away' facility.

Night curfew implemented in Andhra Pradesh.

University examinations in Tamil Nadu have been postponed.

Section 144 was implemented under mini lockdown in Maharashtra.

Precaution does: 9.79 lakh elderly people got vaccinated on the first day

Seriously ill elderly people have started getting precaution doses of the vaccine from Monday in the country. More than 9.79 lakh elderly people got vaccinated on the first day. Critical patients who are above 60 years of age are 2.75 crores.