India’s Covid-19 tally has increased to 18,03,696 comprising 5,79,357active cases, 1,186,203 cured/discharged/migrated. There have been a tally of 38,135 deaths, according to the health ministry.
The Union government, in its Unlock 3, allowed yoga centres and gyms to reopen from August. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on Monday published protocols on preventive measures to be taken in these premises to contain the spread of COVID-19.
“Individuals must maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet as far as feasible,” the guidelines stated. Wearing of masks and face covers is mandatory, however, those may cause breathing difficulties during exercising, therefore, the government has said people can use a visor as a preventive measure.
The states that have reported the biggest 24-hour jump in active cases are Andhra Pradesh (2,216), Uttar Pradesh (1,986), Karnataka (1,371), Bihar (1,369), and Telangana (793). Five most affected states by total tally of cases are Maharashtra (4,41,228), Tamil Nadu (257,613), Andhra Pradesh (1,58,764), Delhi (137,677), and Karnataka (1,34,819).
