In November, India registered lowest coronavirus tally in four months
India's coronavirus numbers have steadily improved with November's tally being the best one in four months. Last month, the nation added 12.8 lakh new cases, a massive improvement from mid-September when nearly 1,00,000 fresh cases were recorded daily. Also, 15,494 people succumbed to coronavirus-linked complications last month. To give a perspective, 23,472 died in October. The numbers are encouraging but the battle isn't over.
Over 33,000 died in September, more than 26L were infected
In October, nearly 18.8 lakh fresh coronavirus cases were recorded and in the month before that, 26.2 lakh new cases came to the fore. From October to November, India witnessed a 32% drop in coronavirus cases. The death toll also followed a similar trajectory as in September, a staggering 33,255 people passed away. November's death toll was closer to June's tally of 11,988 deaths.
Maharashtra reported most number of cases, Delhi's tally improved
While the numbers from across the country are heartening, Maharashtra logged the most number of coronavirus cases last week (November 22-29). A record 39,851 new cases were reported, about 7,000 more than the week before. Maharashtra reported the most number of cases after nearly six weeks. Separately, Delhi logged 36,785 cases, less than the 44,458 fresh infections registered during the previous week.
Fresh infections rose in some states, declined in others
New coronavirus cases saw a sharp rise in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh; 3,331, 2,584, 2,504, 1,764, and 1,062 respective cases were registered. However, the number in these states, poised to become the next hotspots, declined toward the end of the week. Haryana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu reported 2,204, 1,605, and 1,294 fewer cases than the previous week.
Yesterday, India reported lowest single-day spike in two weeks
On Monday, India reported over 30,000 fresh coronavirus infections, marking the lowest single-day spike in nearly two weeks. With this, the nationwide tally climbed to 94.6 lakh cases, and the death toll reached 1,37,651. The number of active cases also dropped and currently stands at 4,35,603. As per government data, India has conducted 140 million tests in the last 11 months.
To ensure gains are not lost, Centre released new guidelines
Tellingly, the Centre doesn't want to lose the significant gains, hence, released a fresh set of guidelines which will remain in effect from December 1-31. As per the guidelines, state governments can impose restrictions like night curfew after assessing the situation, but can't enforce a lockdown outside containment zones. States were also allowed to take strict action against those flouting coronavirus-linked precautions.
