How rising Covid cases is causing a rush at OPDs in Indian hospitals

How rising Covid cases is causing a rush at OPDs in Indian hospitals

Outpatient departments (OPDs) at Indian hospitals are seeing a three-time rise in footfalls in the past 10 days. Doctors attribute this to the Covid surge in the country — as of Monday, the country has a total of 3,961 active cases. But despite the rise in infections, medical experts note that the situation is under control

India has reported 3,961 active Covid-19 cases on Monday, with Delhi recording the highest single-day rise of 47 cases and one more death, while Kerala remained the worst-hit state with 1,435 active infections. File image/Reuters