
Cases drop below 3K as only 81K samples tested
The Hindu
Sharp dip in new infections in GHMC region
Less than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Telangana for the second consecutive day as comparatively fewer tests were conducted.
Between January 26 and January 29, the daily tests in the State had dropped to 95,000 to a little over 1 lakh, leading to the detection of around 3,800 to 4,000 infections. The tests further dropped to 65,623 on Sunday and 2,484 infections cases recorded.
On Monday, a total of 81,486 samples were examined, leading to the detection of 2,861 infections, Results of 2,704 samples were awaited.

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












