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India Sees Massive Drop In COVID-19 Cases: State-Wise Look At Easing of Restrictions

There has been a consistent decline in daily Covid-19 cases from around the states in India. Take a look at the easing of the restrictions which were in place to contain the spread of the virus infection.

Written by Satata Karmakar | Updated : February 8, 2022 1:01 PM IST

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COVID Cases Drops In India

India's daily COVID cases fell below 1 Lakh on Tuesday. This is the first time in around 32 days that daily cases have dropped below one lakh. According to the latest data by the Union Health Ministry, the active Covid cases have declined to 9,94,891, comprising 2.35 per cent of the total infections. The national recovery rate improved to 96.46 per cent. There was a reduction of 1,14,047 cases in the active COVID-19 case count in a span of 24 hours, as per the data.

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Delhi

The worst-hit state Delhi had implemented several restrictions to contain the spread of the newly found Omicron variant of COVID-19. However, the state saw a major drop in daily coronavirus cases which helped the state government to decide on the uplifting of the restrictions which were in place. From this week, the city will slowly go back to normal as the government announced the opening of the schools, colleges, gyms, and private offices in the national capital. However, the night curfew remains in place from 11pm-5am. Also Read - Lemon Water Vs Apple Cider Vinegar: Which Morning Drink Is Better For Weight Loss?

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Mumbai

Amid a steep drop in the daily COVID-19 infection numbers, the Maharashtra government, last week allowed all the parks, beaches, restaurants, gardens to stay open as per their normal timings. The BMC order also uplifted the night curfew in the city following a good recovery phase of the pandemic. As per the latest bulletin, the number of recovered cases in Maharashtra increased to 75,57,034 after 18,423 patients were discharged during the day, leaving the state with 1,06,059 active cases.

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West Bengal

After fighting the second wave of coronavirus, Bengal also implemented several restrictions to contain the spread of the virus in the wake of the third wave. However, with the situation coming under control now, the state government has eased down on the restrictions that it had put in place after the emergence of the Omicron virus. Moreover, all the restrictions on travelers from Delhi and Mumbai have also been eased out. According to the new rules, parks, entertainment parks, zoos, museums, and other tourist places will open for visitors. But with only 75 percent capacity. Meanwhile, state authorities have also decided to keep restaurants and bars open. Also Read - International Childhood Cancer Day 2026: Why Awareness And Early Testing Matter More Than Ever, Expert Explains

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Is Pandemic Over?

COVID-19 is here to stay, but the virus will slowly become a part of the environment we are living in. The potential of the virus to cause severe illness will reduce slowly as new waves hit. India presently is facing a third wave of Covid driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. However, according to experts, cases are mostly mild in comparison to the second wave.