As Covid-19 cases rise, government scrambles to contain the virus flare-up

As new measures to curb the coronavirus spread, authorities impose odd-even rules for vehicles in the Valley and other districts with over 200 cases and bar social gatherings at hotels and restaurants.

On Wednesday too, at 4:15pm, Dr Jagshowor Gautam, the spokesperson for the Health Ministry, appeared on television, gave the latest figures on the number of Covid-19 infections, active and recovered cases, and the number of deaths due to the coronavirus.