MUMBAI (GNB)- India on Monday morning recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time, surpassing the previous single-day peak of new cases – 97,894 infections reported on September 17 last year.
India’s Health Ministry confirmed 103,558 new infections Monday.
India’s new cases are also the highest in the world. Maharashtra remains the worst hit-state with over 30 lakh total infections logged since the beginning of the pandemic. On Sunday, the state saw the biggest-ever spike in cases with 57,074 fresh infections. Mumbai also saw the highest-ever single-day spike with 11,163 new infections, taking the city’s tally to 4,52,445 cases.
But shops, factories and even cinemas remain open in most of India. Election rallies are being held in several states. Officials are trying to avoid the economic pain of a total lockdown.
After meeting with his advisers Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed that for sustainable COVID-19 management, awareness of the community and its involvement is paramount and there is a need to continue Jan Bhagidari and Jan Andolan for COVID-19 management. He mentioned that the five-fold strategy of Testing, Tracing, Treatment, Covid-appropriate behaviour and Vaccination if implemented with utmost seriousness and commitment would be effective in curbing the spread of the Pandemic.
“A special campaign for Covid appropriate behaviour with emphasis on 100% mask usage, personal hygiene and sanitation at public places /workplaces and health facilities will be organised from 6th April to 14 April 2021,” Prime Minister’s office announced.
“Reviewed the COVID-19 and vaccination related situation across the country. Reiterated the importance of the five fold strategy of Testing, Tracing, Treatment, Covid-appropriate behaviour and Vaccination as an effective way to fight the global pandemic, “ Prime Minister Modi also tweeted.
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