Data shows Covid-19 becoming more pervasive even as nation lifts curbs

A recent note from Credit Suisse Group showed testing is revealing more cases than before, and the geographical spread of the disease has also been rising

The Covid-19 pandemic has become more pervasive even as the nation begins to lift restrictions.

A recent note from the Credit Suisse Group showed that testing is revealing more cases than before, and the geographical spread of the disease has also been increasing.

Key states like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi and Maharashtra are all finding more positive cases for every hundred tests they do. This ranges from five per cent to 15 per cent, all higher than a fortnight ago. It is 20 per cent in Mumbai, the financial capital, noted the report.

“Reported growth is higher than