COVID-19 Resurgence In India: Alarming Surge With 614 New Cases
COVID-19 Resurgence in India: Alarming Surge with 614 New Cases.
COVID-19 Resurgence in India: Stay informed on the concerning surge in COVID-19 cases in India, with 614 new infections reported in 24 hours.
Get the latest updates on vaccinations, fatalities, and the political landscape amid the pandemic.
Surge in COVID-19 Cases in India: After an eight-month lull, the country is witnessing a resurgence of the coronavirus, with more than 600 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, marking the highest daily count since May 21.
The Union Health Ministry revealed this data, indicating a concerning escalation in the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 Resurgence in India: The Rise in Cases.
The news agency, citing information from the Union Health Ministry, reported 614 new cases of the coronavirus in India over the past day.
This surge has pushed the total number of active cases to 2,311, highlighting a significant uptick in infections across the nation.
Fatalities in Kerala.
Additionally, the Union Health Ministry disclosed that three individuals lost their lives to the virus in Kerala within the same 24-hour period.
This brings the total number of Covid-19-related deaths in the country to 5,33,321.
Vaccination Efforts.
Despite the surge in cases, India has made progress in its vaccination campaign. The Health Ministry reported that the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has now reached 4.50 crore.
The recovery rate stands at an encouraging 98.81 percent, with 4,44,70,346 individuals having successfully recovered from the virus.
Moreover, a substantial 220.67 crore people have received the Covid-19 vaccine in the country.
Legal Setback for Tamil Nadu Minister: Explore the impact on the nation’s health and the legal setback faced by Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudi.
In a separate development, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudi faced a setback in a disproportionate assets case as the Madras High Court overturned the lower court’s decision to acquit him.
The court’s decision has dealt a blow to Ponmudi, prompting the opposition party DMK to announce its intention to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court.
DMK’s Response.
DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai expressed disappointment over the High Court’s decision, emphasizing its impact on the education minister.
Despite the potential loss of his MLA-minister position, Annadurai stated that the party is prepared to take the matter to the Supreme Court for further legal recourse.
High Court’s Decision.
The Madras High Court nullified the trial court’s acquittal of Minister Ponmudi in the disproportionate assets case, responding to an appeal by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Directorate against the lower court’s ruling.
The legal proceedings have added a layer of complexity to the political landscape, with the DMK gearing up for a legal battle in the Supreme Court.
