New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 133 Covid cases, while the number of active cases stood at 1,389, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday.
Almost 10,000 Covid-19 deaths were reported in December, the WHO said on Wednesday, as it warned the virus remained a major threat despite partially passing under the radar.
Karnataka has made COVID tests mandatory for those with ILI or SARI symptoms, with a helpline launching soon. The positivity rate in the state remains at 3.82%.
Demand for dry fruits has seen a spike in the last few days, after the government issued an advisory on a new Covid subvariant and reports of a surge in infections in several states, traders said. Nearly 80% of local demand for dry fruits is met through imports. Almonds and walnuts are the top-selling dry fruits in the country.