The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India has reported a decrease in COVID cases since yesterday. As of February 8, 2022 (8:00 IST), there has been a total of 65,588 new cases reported across India.
Kerala has reported 22,524 cases followed by Maharashtra registering 6,436 cases, and Karnataka stands at 6,151 cases at this time. Today’s number is lower than yesterday’s and below the 200,000 mark that was previously reported.
This is the second day that the cases have fallen below 100,000. Despite the decline in cases, public precaution is still advised. Social Distancing, vaccination, and wearing masks is still recommended.
Several states and territories have begun relaxing their COVID measures due to the drop in cases. This includes reopening of schools and resumption of physical classes. Delhi, Kerala, Odisha, and Gujarat were among those that have reopened.
The Supreme Court will also resume hearing cases physically requiring the attendance of the lawyers. This will begin on Wednesday. Although there will be no audience, lawyers and litigants must be present.
“In view of the significant decline in the number of Covid-19 cases and positivity rate, and in the light of the various instructions issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, Government of NCT of Delhi vide Order dated February 4, 2022, the Chief Justice of India, in consultation with the Committee of Judges, has been pleased to direct that the Modified Standard Operating Procedure notified on October 7, 2021, for hearing before the Court shall stand revived, and all hearings before the Court from February 14, 2021, shall be in accordance with the said Modified Standard Operating Procedure notified on October 7, 2021,” a notice said.
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