India now has over 25 lakh active cases of Covid-19 as a second wave of infections continues to put enormous pressure on the country’s fatigued healthcare infrastructure. All central and state governments are acting on war footing to tide over the resurgence of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Less than a week before India is set to begin the third phase of its vaccination drive,
Last year, Kerala earned kudos for its effective Covid management strategies, but it’s been brought down by the second wave with community spread already happening in many districts. The situation is so bad the state government imposed night curfew (9 pm to 5 am) on April 20 to contain the spread. “We may have to impose more restrictions in the coming weeks. The government is watching the situation closely and will impose regulations in the districts where infections are rising,” a senior government official told.