Viral impact: India logs the highest confirmed cases in September, but the worst may be over
A health worker in personal protective equipment registers people for nasal-swab samples in New Delhi.
Synopsis
According to a model developed to track the outbreak, the trend in daily new confirmed Covid-19 cases shows that India may have peaked in September. There has been a reduction in new cases, and the doubling period has become longer. The recovery rate has improved, too. However, a decline may take time, and the risk of a second wave remains.
After a pandemic-induced pause, life is crawling back to normal. With the staggered Unlocks giving a breather to businesses, and people beginning to step out, September saw a rise in activity, albeit with precautionary norms in place. As the much-awaited IPL kicked off, entrance tests for NEET and the IITs were held, and the Election Commission announced dates for the Bihar assembly polls, it seemed the nation was gradually inching back to