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Seven states, including Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Himachal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi & Haryana, are driving India's current Covid rise

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  India is currently facing a surge in COVID-19 cases, with several states driving the increase. Seven states, including Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Haryana, are contributing significantly to the rise in cases. Let's take a closer look at each of these states and what they are doing to contain the spread of the virus. Kerala has been reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases in India in recent weeks. The state government has implemented strict measures to contain the spread, including increased testing, contact tracing, and strict quarantine protocols. The state has also ramped up its vaccination drive to vaccinate as many people as possible. Maharashtra is another state that has been severely affected by the second wave of COVID-19. The state government has imposed restrictions on public gatherings and non-essential activities to control the spread of the virus. The state is also focusing on increasing the availability of hospital ...

On this day, 3 years to Covid-19 lockdown India

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  In March 2020, India implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The nationwide lockdown was imposed on March 25, 2020, and lasted for 68 days until May 31, 2020. It was later followed by several local lockdowns in different parts of the country. The lockdown was necessary to curb the spread of the virus and prevent the healthcare system from collapsing. However, it had a severe impact on the economy and the livelihoods of millions of people, particularly those in the informal sector. The lockdown was initially supposed to last for three weeks, but it was extended multiple times due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases. The government announced a series of measures to support vulnerable populations during the lockdown, such as providing free food rations and cash transfers. However, many people still faced significant difficulties, particularly those who were stranded in different parts of the country due to travel restrictions....