
Over 100 new coronavirus cases have emerged in Delhi amid a resurgence in the infectious disease that has claimed millions of lives across the world since 2020.
The total number of active cases across the country stands at 1,009, shows the country's central COVID-19 dashboard. Capital Delhi has at least 104 active cases, out of which 99 were reported in the last week.
However, there is no need to panic, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said, asserting that hospitals are prepared to tackle any further surge in cases. The minister said the cases were reported by private labs and that the latest variant has normal influenza-like symptoms.
Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl said the agencies are watching what is unfolding, and stressed on the need to be vigilant.
"The public need not worry about this new variant of Covid-19. We just need to be vigilant. The government and all the agencies are watching what is unfolding... According to me, the basic precautions should be taken. We are not talking about enhanced precautions right now. But if someone is a cancer patient or has immunity problems, then we generally advise them to avoid any infection. Precautions need to be taken...," said Dr Rajiv Bahl.
#WATCH | Delhi: On India recording new COVID-19 variants, ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl says, "The public need not worry about this new variant of COVID-19. We just need to be vigilant. The government and all the agencies are watching what is unfolding... According to me, the basic… pic.twitter.com/68s6A19oDP
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Kerala tops the list of states fighting the latest surge with 430 coronavirus cases, followed by Maharashtra with 209 cases. Delhi stands third. Gujarat has 83 cases, Karnataka 47, Uttar Pradesh 15, and West Bengal 12.
At least four deaths due to Covid have been reported from Maharashtra, two from Kerala, and one from Karnataka.
No active case has been reported from Andaman and Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir.
Covid cases in India had subsided after free and rapid vaccination was carried out in all age groups, providing relief from strict containment rules.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday questioned why there is a pollution crisis in the national capital despite no farm fires now.
Air pollution doesn't just harm the lungs. Doctors warn that chronic smog exposure triggers systemic inflammation, worsening joint pain and accelerating damage, especially in shoulders and hips.
Shillong's exceptionally low air pollution levels result from its highaltitude location, abundant greenery, limited industrial activity and active cleanliness initiatives, helping it rank among India's cities with the best air quality.
Delhi Schools In Online Mode: On December 15, the government withdrew this option and mandated that classes for nursery to Class 5 be conducted only in virtual mode.
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall AQI stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.
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