Gujarat Has Almost Controlled 2nd Wave Of COVID-19: CM Rupani
According to the state health department, Gujarat reported 96 new infections on Monday, taking the cumulative caseload to 8,23,340
Mumbai: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani said while addressing a video conference on Tuesday that the state has “almost controlled” the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
His statement comes after the state reported less than 100 fresh cases in a day after a gap of 14 months.
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In a virtual address, the CM said the fight against the pandemic is still on as coronavirus is still around.
According to the state health department, Gujarat reported 96 new infections on Monday, taking the cumulative caseload to 8,23,340.
The state had reported 78 COVID-19 cases on April 14 last year and 127 cases a day later.
On April 30 this year when the second wave was at its peak, Gujarat recorded the highest number of 14,605 cases in a single day.
“The second wave of coronavirus is almost under control now. Fewer than 100 cases were reported yesterday, against a daily record of more than 14,000 during its peak. However, the virus is still not eradicated and our fight against COVID-19 is still on,” Rupani said while addressing the function to distribute uniforms to the students of Anganwadis.
According to a release issued by the state government, Gujarat has become the first and only state in the country to provide uniforms to Anganwadi students.
Under this initiative, 14 lakh children enrolled in 53,029 Anganwadis or child care centres across Gujarat will be given free uniforms.
The state government would spend Rs 36.28 crore on this scheme which is aimed at motivating these children, the chief minister said.
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