Assam To Watch Hospitalisation Rate As Cases Surge, Says No To New Curbs
NDTV
The worrying rise in Covid cases has largely been seen after Christmas, New Year and Bihu celebrations in the state.
Assam, which has seen a rise in Covid cases, will not impose stricter curbs, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, adding the authorities are monitoring the rate of hospitalisation.
"Since hospitalisation rate has gone down to 12 percent, we are not bringing any new SOP. If hospitalisation increases, we will bring new restriction, but at present it is not required," said Chief Minister Sarma after chairing a Covid meeting at Haflong.
Assam reported 8,072 new Covid cases on Tuesday, its highest single-day spike since the onset of the pandemic. The test positivity rate in the state has been rising steadily and now stands at 12.62 per cent.
The worrying rise in Covid cases has largely been seen after Christmas, New Year and Bihu celebrations in the state.
