Rising R value in many states
Also known as the R0 or 'R' factor, this data point represents the number of people one Covid-19 patient can infect on average.
The estimated R value over the July 27-31 period is 1.03.
With the exceptions of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura, the 'R' value remains higher than 1 in most northeastern states. Experts have also pointed to a worrying trend of rising active cases in Kerala, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
The 'R' value is also nearing 1 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Increase in 'R' value in states points to pattern
The 'R' value for Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata also exceeded 1 around the same time.
We must watch this very closely more