For the first time since January, Delhi today reported more than 500 cases in a single day creating a cause of concern in the unin territory. Besides, Delhi many other states are reporting a huge spike in cases as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi also hinted towards a second wave in the country during a meeting with Chief Ministers of the states today.
In the last 24 hours, the number of new cases in the capital stood at 536, taking the total to over 6.45 lakh. According to government bulletin, a day ago, the number of active cases – the difference between those infected and those who have recovered – rose to 2,702 from 2,488.
During the meeting held today earlier in the day amid a huge surge in the cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “We need to soon stop the emerging second peak of corona,” he said in a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers on Wednesday, urging them to increase testing and strictly monitor mask-wearing. “We need to take quick, decisive steps.”
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