India, according to health ministry data, reported 2,997 cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours.
In the National Capital Region (NCR) Noida, a case of the dreaded coronavirus has come to light after several months. According to news agency PTI that cited officials, a 54-year-old man living in Noida tested positive after travelling to Nepal.
In Rajasthan one person, Babulal Meena from Dausa (48) passed away due to Covid and another five people, including a 16-day baby have been detected positive.
In Karnataka, a 4-member Cabinet subcommittee has been formed for Covid management. It will be headed by state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and will have Social Welfare Minister Dr H C Mahadevappa, Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil and Higher Education Minister Dr M C Sudhakar in the panel.
Doctors have advised people to follow pandemic norms of wearing masks, social distancing, and regular cleaning of hands, quintessentially during the holiday season.