Rising R value in many states

The 'R' value of SARS-CoV-2 in India has crossed 1 for the first time since May 7.

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  

AUGUST 18th : India’s R value drops further to 0.89, most states see decline in infection rate, by - consolation. AUGUST 31st : India’s R value rises to 1.17, driven by rise in infections in Kerala & Maharashtra The R value for Kerala this week is 1.33, while it is 1.06 for Maharashtra. Mizoram now has the highest R — 1.36 — among the states that have highest number of active cases in India. - Matter of concern when attempts are being made to Thwart the the 3rd Wave. more  
Which agency is computing and publishing a credible 'R' value for India or the states or districts ? There are so many differing computation methodologies that there's no computation which can be relied upon ... more  
Oh. Since Bengaluru is in Karnataka state should I believe Health department of Karnataka or the author of the comment? more  
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