In Diwali week, only 18 districts in 4 states report over 10% positivity rate

Even as the festival week drew to a close on November 6, only a dozen and half districts across four states are reporting a positivity rate of over 10%. A test positivity rate of over 10% is an internationally used criteria to gauge Covid-19 spread. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a positivity rate of over 5% indicates a high spread and curbs are recommended.

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