This suggests that this wave is yet to peak and that daily cases may continue to grow in most states -- at least in the near future. That is even more worrying -- a rising positivity rate as tests increase is the worst possible scenario from an epidemiological perspective. Currently, the seven-day average of positivity rate is rising in all of India’s 20 most populous regions. The best improvement has been visible in Assam (daily tests up 306%), Jharkhand (up 250%) and Rajasthan (187%). Experts said both positivity rate rising despite increased testing is an alarming trend.

Source: Hindustan Times April 23, 2021 21:45 UTC