Reporting a massive 431 fresh cases on Saturday, Lucknow has yet again recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh. This number also happens to be the city's highest leap in a single day, since the outbreak of the infection on April 26. Capital's tally now stands at 5853 cases. On a positive note, Lucknow also reported the maximum single day recoveries of 482 people.

Steep rise in cases

With a single day rise of 431 cases, Lucknow has emerged as the worst-hit city in the state. With an active tally of about 3,337 patients in the city hospitals and other L1 and L2 covid care centres across the city, the medical competence of the city's safety and hygiene standards is under immense pressure.

482 people recovered in a single day

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are now allowed to isolate at home or hotels in Lucknow

However, the medical and health personals in the city celebrated a huge victory with about 482 recoveries in a single day. After weeks, the number of discharges and recoveries in the city have exceeded its admission rate. With these numbers, Lucknow's recovery rate has improved by a huge margin.

Knock Knock

The battle against coronavirus is still on in Lucknow. However, to completely eradicate the threat posed by this virus, all Lucknowites must follow social distancing norms and follow all safety procedures and protocols; and while we safeguard ourselves, let us congratulate our front line Coronavirus warriors for achieving this significant win!