Live: 'Easing of lockdown, new variants behind surge'

Easing of lockdown combined with pandemic fatigue, lack of community adherence to Covid-appropriate behavior, and circulation of more transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2 can be attributed to the surge in new cases in some states and union territories, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. Daily case count was reported at 44230, marginally higher than Thursday's. Another 555 deaths were also reported. Stay with TOI for live updates-

Live: 'Easing of lockdown, new variants behind surge'
Easing of lockdown combined with pandemic fatigue, lack of community adherence to Covid-appropriate behavior, and circulation of more transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2 can be attributed to the surge in new cases in some states and union territories, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. Daily case count was reported at 44230, marginally higher than Thursday's. Another 555 deaths were also reported. Stay with TOI for live updates-