NASHIK: After registering a continuous rise for two weeks since July 30, the number of active Covid cases in the district has now started going down.
The district had as many as 1,030 active cases on July 30 and it had rose to 1,127 on August 13. But in the last seven days the cases have declined and has reached to 1,022.
“The difference is marginal, but the trend is significant as it indicates what lies ahead. The situation again appears to be easing,” Dr Anant Pawar, nodal officer of civil hospital, said.
The number of cases are on the decline in both rural as well as urban areas. The major difference has been observed in Sinnar taluka where the cases rose sharply from 92 on July 30 to 140 on August 13 and now have reduced to 120. The number has also come down in Niphad taluka after they shot up to 98 from a low of 68.
Most of the cases were found in Niphad, Yeola and Sinnar belt where health teams carried out surveys to find Covid patients and treat them.
“At this point in time the change in active case is directly proportional to the change in active case. Hence, health officials are keeping a close watch on the development,” said another health officer.
The weekly deaths in the district, however, have remained unchanged as 10 people have died every week for the last 14 days.
Talking about the weekly positivity rates, the officer said it shows a rise from 1.2 to 2.3%, but that was the result of drop in tests being conducted. The tests have reduced from over 9,000 to less than 4,200 tests per day.
On the backdrop of more relaxations in Covid norms being given by the state government the health authorities are keeping a close watch on the rise in number of cases.
“The effect, if any, could be visible in the next week and the cases are being monitored closely. The health officials have been also asked to increase daily testing,” an officer from rural health department said.
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