covid r-value

Fourth wave scare: Covid-19 R-value crosses 1 first time in 3 months- Here's what it means

An R-value of over 1 indicates that the number of active cases has increased. R should be contained below 1 to control the pandemic. 

Apr 20, 2022, 18:28 PM IST

Indian Govt: COVID-19 R-Value more than 1 in 8 States and UTs, Coronavirus spreading rapidly here

The Indian government on Tuesday said that the R-value is greater than 1 in eight states and union territories of the country. The R-value actually indicates the speed at which the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading. Corona is spreading rapidly in eight states and union territories including Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Aug 04, 2021, 09:24 AM IST