India has reported the largest increase in coronavirus cases it has seen since 2020, as several states bring back some restrictions on public gatherings.
Ca Associated Press rEPORTSThe Indian Ministry of Health registered 43,846 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, marking the worst increase in a single day in November last year.
More than half of the new infections are found in the central state of Maharashtra, where India’s financial capital, Mumbai, is located. Maharashtra has imposed new measures until the end of March, reports of the AP and Mumbai authorities have announced that they will begin administering the necessary random tests for coronavirus in crowded areas.
Seven other states report large increases in cases, the PA reports, prompting some to impose concentrated blockades on restaurants and schools.
According to health experts, growth is fueled by increased public gatherings and relaxed attitudes towards public health guidance.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India has confirmed 11.6 million cases of coronavirus, ranking third behind the United States and Brazil, and nearly 160,000 deaths. The country has also administered nearly 35 million doses of coronavirus vaccine.
In India, coronavirus vaccines from AstraZeneca and COVAXIN have been approved for use. The COVAXIN image was approved before the efficacy data were published. According to the BBC, the third phase studies found that it has an efficacy rate of 81% in stopping COVID-19.