A week into unlock, decline in COVID cases continues
The Hindu
Daily infection tally falls below 1,000 for the first time in 86 days
The decline in COVID-19 cases in Telangana continued a week after lockdown was lifted from June 20. The cases in second wave of the pandemic peaked between the third week of April and May first week. Gradual decline in cases were recorded thereafter. The State government imposed night curfew from April 20, and implemented lockdown from May 12 with relaxation between 6 am and 10 am. After gradually extending the relaxation hours, the lockdown was completely lifted from June 20. When week-wise cases are considered, signs of the second wave can be noted from mid-March. The highest of 54,492 cases were recorded in April third week and 43,839 in May first week. It declined thereafter. During the June 21-27 period, only 7,411 people tested positive for coronavirus.More Related News
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