34 states, UTs including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu recording decline in COVID-19 cases, positivity rate: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry, on Thursday said that 34 states and Union Territories (UTs) in the country are witnessing a decline in COVID-19 cases and positivity rates. Addressing a routine press conference, the Health Ministry officials noted that there has been a consistent decline in daily active COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate, and both the parameters indicate decreased spread of infection.
“The present data indicates that unlike evidence during earlier Covid surge, with the current variant surgery is safe and not associated with higher chances of complications or deaths in Covid positive patients. These patients who need surgery need not be denied it,” officials said here.
The officials also noted that during the ongoing COVID-19 wave, the population with an average age of 44 years has been infected more as compared to previous waves when it was 55 years. “In this Covid wave, sore throat was seen more in patients. Also, there was significantly lesser use of drugs for treatment,” officials said.
Kerala, Mizoram witnessing spike in the number of cases: Health Ministry
According to the government data, Kerala and Mizoram are witnessing an increase in the number of cases and positivity. The government also observed that there has been a decline in the COVID-19 case fatality rate noted with an increase in the administration of vaccine doses.
