Rate of doubling of COVID-19 cases 4.1 days; without Jamaat event it would have been 7.4: Centre

Rate of doubling of COVID-19 cases 4.1 days; without Jamaat event it would have been 7.4: Centre

NEW DELHI: The rate of doubling of COVID-19 cases in India is 4.1 days presently but if the cases linked to the Tablighi Jamaat congregation would not have happened, it would have been 7.4 days, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Joint Secretary (Health department) Lav Agarwal said there had been 472 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths since Saturday. The total coronavirus cases stand at 3,374 and the death toll now stands at 79. He said 267 people have recovered.

However, a PTI tally of figures reported by states directly showed at least 106 deaths, while the number of confirmed cases had reached 3,624. Of the total, 284 have been cured and discharged.(Agencies)