New Delhi: India reported 42,513 new Covid-19 cases and 380 deaths in the last 24 hours ending 8 am on Monday, according to data from the Union Health Ministry.
The number of active cases has risen to 3,76,324 and the death toll has crossed 4,38,210. Kerala, which reported 29,836 new cases, now has over 2.13 lakh active cases. As many as 3,19,23,405 people have recovered from the disease. The ministry said a total of 63.43 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country so far.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority Monday issued its order permitting schools, colleges, and other educational institutes to re-open for students in class IX and upwards from September 1. The DDMA has also issued the SOP to be followed in all such institutes while allowing students to return to them.
And Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope made a strong case for exercising caution and following Covid-appropriate behaviour, with several festivals like the Ganesh festival, Dussehra and Diwali around the corner. “We need to take learnings from Kerala which saw a massive spike in Covid cases [an approximate 31,000 in a day] post-Onam. We have to ensure Covid-appropriate behaviour,” Tope said.
India reports 42,513 new Covid-19 cases, 380 deaths; 18 children test Covid positive in Mankhurd children’s home in Mumbai. The Indian Express
