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PGIMER Director Dr Vivek Lal confirms COVID-19 cases are declining in India, crediting PM Modi's vaccination drive. Rajasthan, however, reported 29 new cases this week, with Jaipur being the worst affected. The national outlook remains optimistic, but localized outbreaks persist. Authorities continue to monitor and manage sporadic cases across states.

Key Points: PGIMER Director Dr Vivek Lal Says COVID Cases Decline in India

  • COVID cases declining nationally with no new cases in a week
  • Rajasthan reports 29 new cases this week
  • Vaccination drive credited for controlling spread
  • Jaipur remains hotspot with 283 cases this year
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COVID is on a decline, says PGIMER Director Dr Vivek Lal

Dr Vivek Lal credits PM Modi's vaccination drive for COVID decline, though sporadic cases persist in Rajasthan.

"COVID-19 is under control in India because we had a very good vaccination drive under PM Modi's leadership. – Dr Vivek Lal"

Chandigarh, May 18

The Director of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Dr Vivek Lal, has stated that COVID-19 is under control in India, with no new cases reported in the past week.

He credited the strong vaccination drive led by Prime Minister Modi for keeping the virus at bay.

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, PGIMER Director Lal said, "We are absolutely prepared for COVID-19, but it is on a decline. I don't think a single patient has tested positive in the last week. COVID-19 is under control in India because we had a very good vaccination drive under the leadership of PM Modi. The vaccination drive is still there and is protecting us."

However, despite the optimistic outlook at the national level, sporadic cases are still being reported in some regions.

Rajasthan reported 29 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the total number of cases this year to 456.

According to the latest data, the cases were reported from various hospitals across the state, including Rajasthan Hospital, SPMC Bikaner, AIIMS Jodhpur, RTPCR Chittorgarh, SDMH Jaipur, EHCC Jaipur, SMS Jaipur, M Genix Jaipur, and RNT Jodhpur.

The cases include a 20-year-old male from Banswara, an 18-year-old female from Bikaner, a 30-year-old female and a 27-year-old male from Chittorgarh, a 63-year-old female from Dausa, and a 27-year-old male from Didwana.In Jaipur, 14 new cases were reported, including males aged 17, 39, 53, and 40, and females aged 19, 26, 10, 75, 30, 31, 50, 29, 22, and 21.

Eight cases were also reported in Jodhpur, including a 27-year-old male. Other districts reporting cases include Karauli, with a 59-year-old female, Kota, with a 27-year-old male, and Udaipur, where six cases were recorded, including males aged 48 and 45 and females aged 28, 56, 57, and 58.

So far this year, Rajasthan has reported 456 COVID-19 cases, including 251 active cases, 202 recoveries, and two deaths. Jaipur continues to have the highest number of cases, with 283 reports, followed by Udaipur with 54 cases and Jodhpur with 30 cases.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the COVID decline article:
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Rajesh K.
Good to hear COVID is declining! 🙏 Our doctors and scientists worked really hard. But we shouldn't become complacent - still seeing cases in Rajasthan. Better to keep masks handy in crowded places.
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Priya M.
While vaccination helped, I wish the article gave more credit to frontline workers too. My sister is a nurse in Jaipur and they're still dealing with cases daily. The fight isn't over yet!
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Amit S.
The numbers look promising but I'm concerned about rural areas. In my village in Bihar, testing has reduced drastically. How do we know the real situation? Need more transparency in reporting.
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Sunita R.
After losing my father to COVID in 2021, this news brings relief. But we must remember those we lost and keep improving our healthcare system. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Vikram J.
The vaccination drive was indeed successful, but let's not forget the initial shortages and chaos. We should learn from both successes and failures to prepare better for future health crises.
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Neha T.
As a mother, I'm happy schools can function normally again. But seeing cases in children worries me. Hope schools maintain basic precautions. Health comes first, always!

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