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Varanasi On High Alert As COVID-19 Cases Emerge

Varanasi has reported its first confirmed COVID-19 cases, prompting district authorities to declare a high alert.

The health department has escalated its response after two employees, including a junior doctor from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), tested positive for the virus.

The infected individuals have been placed in isolation and are currently undergoing treatment.

Rising Cases Spark Concern Across Uttar Pradesh And India

The detection of COVID-19 in Varanasi has caused widespread concern, as Uttar Pradesh has already registered 10 cases.

The country is witnessing a rapid surge in infections, with the total number of active cases reaching 1,009.

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Notably, 752 of these cases have been recorded recently, marking the first time this year that active infections have crossed the four-digit threshold.

State-Wise Distribution Highlights Kerala As Hardest Hit

Kerala leads the list with 430 active cases, followed by Maharashtra with 209, Delhi with 104, and Karnataka with 47.

The sudden increase of over 100 cases in Delhi has put the health authorities on high alert.

Conversely, some states, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, report zero active cases. Meanwhile, Bihar has reported two new cases.

Deaths And Recoveries Update

Recent reports indicate four deaths in Maharashtra, two in Kerala, and one in Karnataka linked to the virus.

On a positive note, 305 patients across the country have successfully recovered from COVID-19.

Given the swift rise in cases, especially in major states, health officials urge the public to adhere strictly to safety protocols.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have ramped up testing and isolation measures to curb further spread.

Richa Kaushik

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