In the last 24 hours, the state reported 20 new infections taking the overall tally to 9,53,542. The state’s fatality toll stands at 8,952. (Image used for representational purpose)
JAIPUR: Though daily new Covid infections are continuously going down in the state, the health department is keeping an eye on the pandemic situation in states such as Kerala, where the positivity rate is hovering over 12% against 0.1% in the state.
Not only Kerala, there has been noticeable Covid infections in Andhra Pradesh with the state reporting 2,252 cases in the past 24 hours.
In the last 24 hours, the state reported 20 new infections taking the overall tally to 9,53,542. The state’s fatality toll stands at 8,952.
Health experts in the state, who are keeping an eye on the situation, have appealed to the people to get vaccinated. “The Indian Council of Medical Research study has shown that 67% of the population of the country has Covid antibodies. More or less the same percentage of population has Covid antibodies in the state. However, those who do not have antibodies are vulnerable. They should get vaccinated for protection from Covid,” said Dr Virendra Singh, member of state’s advisory committee on Covid.
Out of the 33 districts, Bundi, Dausa, Dholpur, Jalore, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Pratapgarh and Sirohi have no active cases currently. In the other 24 districts, active cases have gone further down to 313.
Besides, 35 more persons recovered from Covid taking the overall tally of recovered persons to 9,44,277.
Health department officials appealed to people to remain careful while resuming economic activities. Since people are stepping out of their houses for livelihood, they should pay equal importance to Covid appropriate behaviour by wearing masks and following social distancing norms.
Districts which reported new cases are Jaipur (7), Udaipur (3), Jodhpur (2), Alwar (2),Barmer (2), Dungarpur (1), Hanumangarh (1), Ajmer (1) and Sikar (1).
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