With about 86,000 confirmed Corona cases, India has overtaken China in terms of the number of people affected.
The total number of positive cases in the country is now at 85, 940, including 53,035 active cases, 30,153 cured/discharged/migrated cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The death toll stands at 2,752.
Lockdown was declared in the country on March 25th. Since then, it has been extended twice – first till May 3rd and then till May 17th.
The lockdown is most likely to extend further though this time the government might offer certain relaxations. After special trains, the domestic airline services may resume with prescribed norms.
As far as the world is concerned, more than 44 lakh people have been affected by the deadly virus. Over 3 lakh people have succumbed to the disease so far. The United States has been the worst-affected with more than 14 lakh cases and over 87,000 deaths. Russia, UK, Spain and Italy are some of the other countries which have been affected the most.
As per the reports, no Indian state wants complete withdrawal of the lockdown but all want gradual resumption of economic activities.
Whatever decision is taken by the government, we should ensure our safety by staying at our homes and following the social distancing norms.
