COVID-19 cases showing a declining trend across India, says govt.
The Hindu
‘But Mizoram remained a State of concern’
New COVID-19 cases have reduced overall across India and even in Kerala, but Mizoram remained a State of concern, said V.K. Paul, (member) Health, Niti Aayog.
“Mizoram is a State of concern even though we are seeing a declining trend of new cases across India and even in Kerala. In the coming two to three months, we have to maintain caution against any upsurge in COVID-19 cases. We request everyone to remain careful in the coming quarter. We’re happy to see the number of cases stabilising,” he said.
Adding that during the festive season, the public should travel and celebrate safely, and adhere to vaccine acceptance and COVID-19 appropriate behaviour, Balram Bhargava, Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), said: “We know that the festivals are coming and a sudden increase in population density creates a conducive environment for viral spread. The need of the hour is to behave responsibly,” he added.