Gujarat has reported 167 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, marking a significant rise as the virus makes a slow comeback across India.
The state’s active Covid-19 caseload has now reached 615, contributing to the national total of 4,866 active cases.
The nationwide spike includes 564 new infections and seven Covid-related deaths, signaling a need for heightened vigilance.
In Gujarat, 15 patients have been hospitalised, while 600 remain in home quarantine. However, no deaths have been reported in the state in the last 24 hours, and 60 patients recovered from Covid-19 and were discharged.
Vadodara emerged as a hotspot, reporting six new Covid-19 cases from various localities during disease surveillance activities conducted by the city’s municipal corporation.
At the national level, Delhi recorded two deaths — a five-month-old girl suffering from pneumonia and an 87-year-old man with pre-existing heart and kidney conditions.
Health authorities are urging citizens to resume basic safety measures and are closely monitoring regional trends as India’s Covid-19 curve shows signs of resurgence.
In response to the recent uptick in Covid-19 cases, the Gujarat government has implemented a series of measures to manage the situation effectively.
The state is emphasising home-based care for patients exhibiting mild symptoms, ensuring they receive timely teleconsultations and necessary medication kits.
For those requiring hospitalisation, civil hospitals and district health centres have been instructed to keep oxygen beds and intensive care units ready, particularly for patients with comorbidities.