Gujarat Covid cases drop to single digit

AHMEDABAD: On April 3, 2020 – about 16 days after the first two cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Gujarat — the state had recorded seven cases. It was the last time the state had witnessed a single-digit daily Covid tally. Thus, it was a landmark day for the state on Sunday as Gujarat recorded eight cases in 24 hours — the feat achieved after over 500 days.

The new positive cases included four from Surat city, two from Vadodara city, and one each from Vadodara and Valsad districts. Out of 33 districts and eight municipal corporations, 31 districts and six corporations recorded zero cases. It was the second consecutive day for Ahmedabad city to record zero fresh cases. The active cases in Ahmedabad went down to 24.

With discharge of 15 patients, the active cases went down by seven at 136 – the lowest since April 7, 2020. Out of 33, 16 districts have zero active cases.

“It’s indeed a great news, and an encouraging one. But it doesn’t mean that we can relax and let our guards down. During the festive season, we must follow Covid protocols, don’t let the caution such as wearing mask or social distancing slip and ensure safety of our family,” said Dr Bharat Gadhvi, president of Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (AHNA).